TINY IMPERFECTIONS
PRAISE:
“A fun, snappy read about the over-the-top world of private school admissions and the unbreakable bonds of family.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Frank and Youmans pack their debut with drama…The glitzy, high stakes world and gossipy narrative voice will put readers in mind of Crazy Rich Asians.” — Publisher’s Weekly
“Frank and Youmans’ humorous and touching debut novel explores how being a Black woman affects their protagonist’s personal and professional experiences in a tale that will resonate with readers of all demographic backgrounds.” — Booklist
ACCOLADES:
PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY’s — Deal of the Week, July 1, 2019
THE SKIMM’s — SkimmReads Pick
NEW YORK POST’s — Best Book of the Week
GOOD MORNING AMERICA’s — Mother’s Day in Quarantine Books to Buy
ZIBBY OWENS’ — Best Author Photo Award, 2020
TELEVISION RIGHTS:
THE BETTER HALF authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans’s TINY IMPERFECTIONS, pitched as THE WEDDING DATE meets CLASS MOM, a novel of mothers, daughters, and second chances all set against the cutthroat admissions of San Francisco’s most prestigious private school, addressing race, single parenthood, and dating at 40, to Lionsgate Television, by Debbie Deuble Hill and Alec Frankel at IAG, on behalf of Liza Fleissig and Ginger Harris-Dontzin at Liza Royce Agency.
NEVER MEANT TO MEET YOU
PRAISE:
“Friendship and romance go hand in hand in this warm, engaging story that should appeal to readers who enjoy novels by Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber.”— Library Journal
“A sparkling story of unlikely friendship. Marjette is Black and Noa is Jewish, but they find commonalities between their two cultures while also learning about their differences. Marjette’s light and funny voice carries the book in this complex yet sunny read…a must-buy.” — Booklist
“Frank and Youmans, who previously collaborated on Tiny Imperfections, develop rich, empathetic characters in a contemporary outing that’s as focused on female friendship and personal growth as it is on romance…the authors do a good job exploring the common ground between African American and Jewish experiences: the characters feel like real people with racial and religious identities that inform their worldviews, but don’t define them…It’s an impressive feat sure to move romance fans and women’s fiction readers alike.” — Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
ACCOLADES:
Amazon First Reads Selection—September 2022
Washington State Book Award—Finalist in fiction, 2023
THE BETTER HALF
PRAISE:
“Charming, laugh-out-loud funny, and honest, ‘The Better Half’ celebrates the absurdity and joy in life, and does so with an enviable grace and good heart.” — Mindy Kaling
“This is the authors’ third novel together, and they brilliantly and hilariously navigate topics like motherhood, being a woman in a position of authority, and the realities of entering middle age.” — Shondaland, July 2023
ACCOLADES:
MINDY’S BOOK STUDIO SELECTION — July 2023
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY — Featured the book in their summer reading preview: The 27 best new books to take on your 2023 summer vacation, May 2023
ABC News/The Associated Press — Top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com, July 2023
GMA.COM/ABC NEWS — Zibby’s recommended reads: 19 July books to dive into this summer, June 2023
AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERARY AWARDS SHOW — Female Authors of the Year, 2023
BOSS LADY
PRAISE:
“Alli Frank and Asha Youmans have written another winning novel in BOSS LADY, a comedic, heartwarming, and all-around delightful look at one woman’s quest for success on her own terms. I loved Toni Arroyo, the whip-smart protagonist whose female friendships and burgeoning new love affair form the backbone of the novel. This book will delight established Alli & Asha fans and is sure to win over new ones.”—Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of Community Board
“¡Wepa! A feel-good tale about the power of perseverance, the beauty of diverse women uplifting each other, and the value of healthy relationships! BOSS LADY left me inspired to go for it, just like Toni!”—Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today bestselling author of West Side Love Story and Island Affair
“Youmans and Frank return with a highly readable novel of one woman’s fight for her dreams…Frank and Youmans paint a diverse cast with ease and don’t shy away from calling out harmful stereotypes. …Perfect for readers who like thoughtful yet witty books.” — Booklist
