The Set-Up Girl

Sasha Vey

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English

Allen & Unwin
29 July 2025

General fiction (Children's&YA); Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's&YA); Young Adult Romance

Amalia's life runs like clockwork: school, family book club, hanging out with her best (and only) friend Mae. It's comfortable in its predictability.

So when Mae announces she's ready to start dating - against the wishes of her strict parents - Amalia's world is thrown into chaos. Forever the dutiful friend, she agrees to help set Mae up with the hottest boy in class: Kasun. The only problem? He's Amalia's secret crush.

Adopting the role of wingwoman, Amalia does her best to navigate an unfamiliar world of parties and romantic drama. Meanwhile, she grows closer to Kasun's best mates, Jake and Laeli, who frustrate and intrigue her in equal measure.

When misunderstandings (and secret kisses) threaten to derail relationships, Amalia is left more confused than ever. Who does she really want to be with? Can the set-up girl ever become the main character of the story?

A feel-good romantic comedy of errors, where the road to love rarely runs straight!

'Funny, romantic and relatable - a queer delight.' Erin Gough, award-winning author of Amelia Westlake and Into the Mouth of the Wolf

'Utterly charming.' Jodi McAlister, bestselling author of Valentine and Here For The Right Reasons

By: Sasha Vey
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 292g
ISBN: 9781761181542
ISBN 10: 1761181548
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 29 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 12 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Sasha Vey is an Australian author who enjoys writing about the everyday dramas of teenagers experiencing the (often messy) transition into young adulthood. Sasha's debut novel, The Set-Up Girl, is a YA romantic comedy. When not writing or working, Sasha can be found on the piano or resisting the urge to start another crafting project.

Reviews for The Set-Up Girl

'With an authentic voice and a cast of engaging characters, The Set-Up Girl is funny, romantic and relatable - a queer delight.' Erin Gough, award-winning author of Amelia Westlake and Into the Mouth of the Wolf 'The Set-Up Girl is an utterly charming young adult debut. It will be all-too-relatable to anyone who's ever had a crush on the wrong person - and even more relatable to anyone who's ever had a best friend.' Jodi McAlister, author of Libby Lawrence Is Good At Pretending