When You Get the Chance

"A shot of joy in book form."—Marie Claire

"Lord’s latest expertly and thoughtfully touches on what it means to be family, mental health, love and friendships, and, of course, musical theater. Trust me when I tell you that you’re going to want to rewatch Mamma Mia when you finish."—Buzzfeed

"A rich and rewarding experience for anyone looking for a light read that delivers dimension . . . if you’re looking for a new author obsession this year, look no further."—Fangirlish

"With the perfect mix of a bubbly drama queen protagonist that will steal your heart and a delicious rivals-to-lovers romance with a Broadway twist on top, Lord proves herself to be a necessary staple in the YA contemporary genre with When You Get the Chance—a fresh, uplifting voice that invokes excitement of what’s yet to come!"—The Nerd Daily

"Lord's stories are always bursting with charming characters and wit, against a backdrop of real life relatable issues."—The Young Folks

"An exuberant celebration . . . this gender-bent Mamma Mia! retelling is a touching exploration of what family really looks like, and a powerful reminder that sometimes everything we need is already right in front of us."—BookPage

"Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections . . . An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore."—Kirkus Reviews

" A fully joyful story . . . Readers who love the theater—musical or not—and anyone craving a happily ever after will want Millie to take a series of curtain calls."—Booklist

"Full of Lord’s characteristic quick wit and delightful banter, and the rivals-to-romance development between Millie and Oliver is the stuff great rom-coms are made of."—School Library Journal

"Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling by Lord (Tweet Cute) explores the meaning of family."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)