I hope this doesn't find you

Sadie Wen has meticulously constructed a life defined by excellence. As the school captain and valedictorian, she is the picture of perfection—a facade that masks deep internal struggles with self-doubt and the crushing weight of family expectations. In the competitive world of academia, Sadie believes control is her greatest asset, yet this carefully curated identity begins to unravel when a seemingly small mistake changes everything. Her perfect life collides with Julius, an academic rival who becomes the unexpected catalyst for chaos and connection. Their relationship sparks into undeniable romance after a disastrous accidental email leak exposes truths they never intended. Now, their complicated story continues on a two-week trip to California, forcing them to confront not only each other's feelings but also the messy reality that sometimes, the most special connections are the hardest to sustain. *I Hope This Doesn't Find You* is an emotionally layered and witty coming-of-age romance that explores the volatile space between intense rivalry and genuine love. It’s a story about finding your true self when the pressure of perfection finally gives way.