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Tell Me How You Really Feel follows Sana Khan and Rachel Recht, two high‑school girls on opposite ends of the social spectrum, as they collaborate on a senior film project in Los Angeles. Sana, once embarrassed by a failed romantic gesture, and Rachel, a devoted film enthusiast already jaded by love, must carry the weight of a creative partnership while navigating feelings that complicate their friendship. Set against a rainy, Santa Ana–blown cityscape, the story explores teen romance, the film‑making process, and the tension between personal desires and collective ambition.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Aminah Mae Safi
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