If We Were a Movie
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Booksmartย meetsย Phantom of the Megaplex in Zakiya N. Jamal's debut enthrallingย enemies-to-lovers queer romance, set against the backdrop ofย a historic Black-owned movie theater, the quirky employees who work there, and the suburbs of Long Island. Perfect forย fans of Leah Johnson and Today Tonight Tomorrow.
Lights. Camera. Love?
Rochelle โthe Shellโ Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellar grades, Rochelleโs college application is missing that extra special something: a job.
When Rochelle gets an opportunity to work at Horizon Cinemas, the beloved Black-owned movie theater, she begrudgingly jumps at the chance to boost her chances at getting into her dream school. Thereโs only one problem: Amira works there... and is also her boss.
Rochelle feels that working with Amira is its own kind of horror movie, but as the two begin working closely together, Rochelle starts to see Amira in a new light, one that may have her beginning to actually... like her?
But Horizonโs in trouble, and when mysterious things begin happening that make Horizonโs chances of staying open slimmer, itโs up to the employees to solve the mystery before itโs too late, but will love also find its way into the spotlight?
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Zakiya N. Jamal was born in Queens, raised in Long Island, and currently resides in Brooklyn. In other words, sheโs a New Yorker through and through. She holds a BA in English from Georgetown University and an MFA in creative writing with a concentration in writing for children and young adults from the New School. You can find her on social media at @zakiyanjamal.
