WE GOT THE BEAT

February 20, 2024 | Quill Tree Books (HarperCollins)

Cover artist: Carina Guevara
Designer: Laura Mock

Jordan Elliot is a fat, nerdy lesbian, and the first junior to be named editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. Okay, that last part hasn’t happened yet, but it will. It’s positive thinking that has gotten Jordan this far. Ever since Mackenzie West, her friend-turned-enemy, humiliated her at the start of freshman year, Jordan has thrown herself into journalism and kept her eyes trained on the future.

So it’s a total blow when Jordan discovers that she not only didn’t get the editor-in-chief spot, but she’s been assigned the volleyball beat instead. And who is the star and new captain of the volleyball team? Mackenzie West. But words are Jordan’s weapon, and she has some ideas about how to exact a long-awaited revenge on her nemesis.

Then things get murky when forced time together has Mack and Jordan falling back into their friendship, and into something more. And when Mack confesses the real reason she turned on Jordan freshman year, it has Jordan questioning everything—past, present, and future. If Jordan lets her guard down and Mack in, will she get everything she wants, or will she be humiliated all over again?

Praise for We Got the Beat

  • "Charmingly wry and sharply perceptive, with characters who aren’t afraid to fumble--but who care enough to mend fences. We Got the Beat is an ode to first love, complicated friendships, and the messy joy of rewriting your own story."

    Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda

  • "A sweet, sapphic delight from start to finish, We Got the Beat is the perfect read for fat queer girls with big dreams. With humor and heart, Jenna Miller celebrates friendship, identity, bodies, family, romance, and the unfettered joy of figuring out who you are, what you want, and what you deserve."

    Crystal Maldonado, author of The Fall of Whit Rivera

  • “Endearing, relatable, and bursting with charm. I can always count on Jenna Miller for nerdy, big-hearted characters simply trying their best. A queer enemies-to-lovers romance that made me wistful for my own student journalism days.”

    Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author

  • “A sweet slice-of-life romance that’s as funny and charming as it is open-hearted. Simply adorable.”

    Edward Underhill, author of Always the Almost

OUT OF CHARACTER

Out Now | Quill Tree Books (HarperCollins)

Cover artist: Nicole Rifkin /
Designer: David DeWitt

If you asked seventeen-year-old Cass Williams to describe herself, she’d happily tell you she’s a fat lesbian obsessed with the Tide Wars books. What she won’t tell you—or anyone in her life—is that she’s part of an online Tide Wars roleplay community. Sure, it’s nerdy as hell, but when she’s behind the screen writing scenes as Captain Aresha, she doesn’t have to think about her mother who walked out or how unexpectedly stressful it is dating resident cool girl Taylor Cooper.

But secretly retreating to her online life is starting to catch up with Cass. For one, no one in her real life knows her secret roleplay addiction is the reason her grades have taken a big hit. Also? Cass has started catching feelings for Rowan Davies, her internet bestie…and Taylor might be catching on.

As Cass’s lies continue to build, so does her anxiety. Roleplaying used to be the one place she could escape to, but this double life and offline-online love triangle have only made things worse. Cass must decide what to do—be honest and risk losing her safe space or keep it a secret and put everything else on the line.

Praise for Out of Character

  • "Out of Character is a warm, charming story, unafraid to tackle more serious topics, while exploring reality, fantasy, and the magic that can be found at the intersection of the two."

    Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of She Gets the Girl

  • "Utterly enchanting and fantastically nerdy, Out of Character is full of heart, found family, and first love. With friends like these, heartbreak doesn't stand a chance. A lovely debut!"

    Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author

  • "Out of Character is a heartfelt reminder that real life can be way more complicated than fantasy realms, and that—even if they aren't packed with pirates or warships or epic battles—friendships, family, and love can be truly legendary."

    Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue and Jay's Gay Agenda

  • "Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Kelly Quindlen, Out of Character is an effortless blend of fandom, friendship, and firsts with a can’t-miss romance. Miller’s earnest debut will instantly capture readers’ geeky hearts!"

    Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions

  • "Bursting with heart and filled with endearing characters I couldn’t help but adore, Out of Character is an unputdownable tale of complex relationships online and off that charmed me from the first page and lingered with me long after the last. I loved it!"

    Meredith Tate, author of Shipped

  • "Heartfelt and honest, Miller’s Out of Character is a perfect love letter to online fan communities. Miller expertly weaves a wonderfully body positive tale of a girl navigating the choppy waters of adolescence and first love that is sure to leave readers smiling long after the book ends."

    Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do

  • "Full of heart and humor, Jenna Miller’s Out of Character is a love letter to fandoms, online friendships, and self-acceptance. I adored this debut and its take on how the greatest role you can play is the one truest to yourself!"

    Amelia Diane Coombs, author of Exactly Where You Need to Be

  • "Starring a heartfelt and relatable heroine and filled with sapphic wholesomeness, Out of Character is a joy to read from cover to cover. A love letter to found family, Cass’s story is as sweet and comforting as a fresh plate of waffles."

    Jen Wilde, author of Queens of Geek

  • A funny, unflinchingly honest look at what it means to be your most authentic self both online and off. Cass is written like a real teen—just as layered as her beloved Tater Tot hotdish. After reading Out of Character, I’m officially a member of Jenna Miller’s fandom.

    Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country

  • "Geek-tastic! A celebration of all the best parts of internet friendships. This is the perfect story for readers who have lost themselves in a fictional world in order to find themselves in this one."

    Lana Wood Johnson, author of Speak for Yourself