Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang

Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang

Never Thought I'd End Up Here is a vibrant, heartwarming Young Adult contemporary romance novel by bestselling author Ann Liang. Published in June 2025, the book combines Liang's signature witty banter and emotional depth with a beautiful, picturesque travel backdrop.

It is highly celebrated by fans of the "academic rivals-to-lovers" and "forced proximity" tropes, reading like a sweet, cinematic cross between a high school revenge plot and a cultural coming-of-age journey.

The story follows seventeen-year-old Leah Zhang, a former teen model living in Los Angeles who is feeling incredibly lost about her identity and future. Her life takes a chaotic turn at her cousin's wedding. Struggling with her fading Mandarin skills, Leah accidentally commits a massive linguistic faux pas: instead of giving a beautiful toast, she accidentally wishes the bride a depressing marriage and terrible health.

Mortified and worried that Leah is completely disconnected from her heritage, her parents stage an intervention. Their solution? Sending her on an intensive, two-week cultural immersion travel program across China's most breathtaking provinces.

To Leah, the trip is a desperate chance to escape her embarrassment. But her peace is immediately shattered when she discovers her classmate and absolute nemesis, Cyrus Sui, is also on the tour. Cyrus is cynical, sarcastic, and the boy responsible for a lie that previously ruined Leah's high school life. Seizing the opportunity, Leah hatches a plan: she will use her charm to make Cyrus fall madly in love with her, only to brutally dump him and get her ultimate revenge. However, as they wander through stunning Chinese landscapes, historic cities, and local challenges, Cyrus's guarded exterior begins to melt, forcing Leah to realize that her "enemy" might be the only person who truly sees her for who she is.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).