Epically Earnest

By Molly Horan | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

In this delightfully romantic LGBTQ+ comedy-of-errors inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a high school senior works up the courage to ask her long-time crush to prom all while deciding if she should look for her bio family.


Juggling a top-secret promposal, a surprise DNA test, and the girl of her dreams, what could possibly go wrong?


  • A Sweet F/F Romance: Janey has been crushing on the impossibly cool Gwen for years. Now she’s finally making her move—by planning a flash-mob promposal in Central Park.
  • Found Family vs. Bio Family: As the adopted “Bag Baby” of a viral video, Janey’s always been happy with the family that chose her. But when a DNA test reveals a secret cousin, she has to decide if she’s ready to find out where she came from.
  • Witty Banter: With rapid-fire dialogue, hilarious schemes from a chaotic best friend, and Oscar Wilde-inspired shenanigans, this retelling is both clever and charming.
  • A Coming-of-Age Story: A heartfelt and funny journey about figuring out who you are, who you love, and what family really means.

Editions of Epically Earnest

Hardcover
ISBN 9780358566137
EBook
ISBN 9780358566236

Read an Excerpt

In this delightfully romantic LGBTQ+ comedy-of-errors inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a high school senior works up the courage to ask her long-time crush to prom all while deciding if she should look for her bio family.


Juggling a top-secret promposal, a surprise DNA test, and the girl of her dreams, what could possibly go wrong?


  • A Sweet F/F Romance: Janey has been crushing on the impossibly cool Gwen for years. Now she’s finally making her move—by planning a flash-mob promposal in Central Park.
  • Found Family vs. Bio Family: As the adopted “Bag Baby” of a viral video, Janey’s always been happy with the family that chose her. But when a DNA test reveals a secret cousin, she has to decide if she’s ready to find out where she came from.
  • Witty Banter: With rapid-fire dialogue, hilarious schemes from a chaotic best friend, and Oscar Wilde-inspired shenanigans, this retelling is both clever and charming.
  • A Coming-of-Age Story: A heartfelt and funny journey about figuring out who you are, who you love, and what family really means.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epically Earnest about?

In this delightfully romantic LGBTQ+ comedy-of-errors inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a high school senior works up the courage to ask her long-time crush to prom all while deciding if she should look for her bio family.


Juggling a top-secret promposal, a surprise DNA test, and the girl of her dreams, what could possibly go wrong?


  • A Sweet F/F Romance: Janey has been crushing on the impossibly cool Gwen for years. Now she’s finally making her move—by planning a flash-mob promposal in Central Park.
  • Found Family vs. Bio Family: As the adopted “Bag Baby” of a viral video, Janey’s always been happy with the family that chose her. But when a DNA test reveals a secret cousin, she has to decide if she’s ready to find out where she came from.
  • Witty Banter: With rapid-fire dialogue, hilarious schemes from a chaotic best friend, and Oscar Wilde-inspired shenanigans, this retelling is both clever and charming.
  • A Coming-of-Age Story: A heartfelt and funny journey about figuring out who you are, who you love, and what family really means.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Epically Earnest?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Where can I read a sample of Epically Earnest?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780358566137

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Epically Earnest?

Molly Horan

Who is the Publisher of the book Epically Earnest?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Epically Earnest is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780358566137) and ebook(ISBN 9780358566236)

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