From Ann Liang comes a funny and heartfelt young adult rom-com about culture, identity, second chances, and finding yourself somewhere completely unexpected.

Leah Zhang has spent her whole life in Los Angeles, and while she loves her family, she has grown disconnected from her Chinese heritage. After an awkward mistake at her cousin’s wedding makes that painfully obvious, her parents decide she needs a reset.

Their solution is a two-week cultural immersion trip across China.

Leah expects the trip to be uncomfortable, but she does not expect Cyrus Sui to be there. Cyrus is her former classmate, rival, and the boy she once blamed for ruining her life. Being stuck together across some of China’s most beautiful cities is the last thing Leah wants, especially when old tension, embarrassing memories, and unexpected feelings start to resurface.

As Leah travels through new places, reconnects with her roots, and sees Cyrus in a different light, she begins to question the story she has been telling herself about who she is and where she belongs.

Warm, witty, and romantic, Never Thought I’d End Up Here explores identity, family, cultural connection, second chances, and the messy joy of growing up.

✨ Genre: Young Adult / Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy
🌶️ Spice Level: Low
📚 Series: Standalone

Sweet, funny, and full of travel charm—perfect for readers who love YA rom-coms, rivals-to-lovers tension, cultural journeys, family expectations, and heartfelt self-discovery ✈️💕📖