Seyoon and Dean, Unscripted
Age 14 +
Paperback
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23 April 2026
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Synopsis
'A light, swoony, escapist YA romcom, ideal for Jenny Han fans' - Guardian
Seyoon Shin knows she's not everyone's favourite teammate - but she does know she's a winner, despite what her deadbeat dad told her on his way out the door. So when Forest Feud - a decades-old wilderness TV game show with a cult following - announces a reboot, she jumps at the chance to win the million-dollar prize.
On the way to the campgrounds, she meets Dean Parker, whose hunger to prove himself rivals her own. When the fierce competition forces the two into an alliance, the producers are quick to frame them as a couple. The romantic angle makes them fast favourites on the show, but their chemistry is only for the cameras . . . right?
As the lines blur between friendship and romance, real life and reality TV, neither Seyoon nor Dean can ignore that the finale is fast approaching - and that only one of them can win.
Seyoon Shin knows she's not everyone's favourite teammate - but she does know she's a winner, despite what her deadbeat dad told her on his way out the door. So when Forest Feud - a decades-old wilderness TV game show with a cult following - announces a reboot, she jumps at the chance to win the million-dollar prize.
On the way to the campgrounds, she meets Dean Parker, whose hunger to prove himself rivals her own. When the fierce competition forces the two into an alliance, the producers are quick to frame them as a couple. The romantic angle makes them fast favourites on the show, but their chemistry is only for the cameras . . . right?
As the lines blur between friendship and romance, real life and reality TV, neither Seyoon nor Dean can ignore that the finale is fast approaching - and that only one of them can win.
Details
23 April 2026
336 pages
9781471421266
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Reviews
“A light, swoony, escapist YA romcom, ideal for Jenny Han fans.”The Guardian, The Guardian
“From the first chapter (with its brilliant title), this novel is full of laugh-out-loud quips, genuinely touching moments and page-turning tension. . . Smart, sincere and with a good dose of humour, Seyoon and Dean, Unscripted is a must-read.”Children's Books Ireland, Children's Books Ireland
“Alternating viewpoints and confessional-style transcripts drive this reality TV drama built on issues of trust, pressure, spin and rivalry. It's perfect for 14+ year olds to read in one sitting.”The School Reading List, The School Reading List
“Find yourself immersed in the competition, rivalry and romantic shenanigans of a brand-new reality TV show.”Armadillo, Armadillo
