Available January 26, 2027 from Quill Tree Books / HarperCollins!
From NAACP Image Award–nominated author Elise Bryant comes a tender, funny novel following a type-A teen whose meticulously coordinated life unravels when she develops a chronic illness.
Jubilee Foster is busy. Between caring for her two younger siblings while her single dad is working, maintaining her perfect GPA, and volunteering at her beloved local community center, she doesn’t have time for trivial things like hobbies or sleep.
And that’s just the way Jubilee likes it. When her to-do list is endless and her color-coded planner is full, it’s easier to ignore the glaring fractures in her life—like her mom’s abandonment, or that her community center is on the brink of closing down for good. Or the reappearance of Neal, her childhood friend turned nemesis, and all of the annoying, distracting feelings he brings.
But then Jubilee starts breaking out in mysterious hives, and her ability to be a perfect student, daughter, sister, and friend begins to fray. As her life buckles under symptoms and side effects, Jubilee will have to tackle the most difficult task on her to-do list yet: accepting help.
Critically acclaimed author Elise Bryant returns with a love letter to eldest daughters, recovering people pleasers, and those managing chronic illnesses in desperate search for the care they deserve.
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Praise for Jubilee Foster is Totally Fine:
“I loved it! I couldn’t get enough of Jubilee Foster Is Totally Fine and its smart but vulnerable heroine, crazy family dynamics, and swoonworthy romance! Elise Bryant delivers another heartfelt and hilarious story, perfect for readers who love YA romances that also include humor, honesty, and hope.”
–Meg Cabot, #1 bestselling author of The Princess Diaries series and Kissing Cowboys
“Written in Elise Bryant’s signature tender style, Jubilee Foster is Totally Fine is my favorite novel of hers to date. I adored Jubilee and I was rooting for her from the very first page. Her coming of age journey combined with the absolutely swoonworthy romance make this a book that readers won’t want to miss!”
–Kristina Forest, USA Today bestselling author of Heartsick
“This sweet romance tackles health, letting go of control, and learning to trust, giving Jubilee every reason to accept and celebrate the life she has, and not try to mold it into what she thinks it should be. An eldest daughter must read!”
–Ebony LaDelle, award-winning author of Love Radio and This Could Be Forever
“Truly one-of-a-kind—this is YA at its best, and Jubilee Foster is an unforgettable protagonist. I could have highlighted every single page with a quote I loved. Bryant expertly blends pitch-perfect humor and heart-melting romance with sharp critique of the healthcare system, and the result is both infuriating and empowering. This book will change lives.”
–Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of Today Tonight Tomorrow
“This fabulous coming-of-age story with a sweet romantic storyline is a page-turner that centers on an over-achieving teen who learns that it’s OK to accept help and not to be perfect when she must reckon with chronic illness. Bryant explores parentification, privilege, and charity through a nuanced lens. Strong characterization, even of secondary characters, is another strength of the book. A well-constructed, beautifully paced story that conveys the care, challenges, and constancy of family and friends.”
–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Jubilee is a winning protagonist, whose tender relationship with her siblings and altruistic motivations juxtapose her tense and guarded dynamic with Neal. Expertly rendered characters emerge as a driving force of this heartfelt story.”
–Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)