Archive · 3 Sep 2025
'Young Sheldon' Star's YA Novel Explores Rom-Com Tropes
Raegan Revord, known for 'Young Sheldon', has written a YA novel called 'Rules For Fake Girlfriends'.
It's about a girl named Avery who goes to college in England after her mom passes away and there is a scavenger hunt for her to find.
Avery meets a boy and they pretend to date.
Revord was inspired by her friendship and the complex relationship of a mother and daughter, with a focus on romance.
The book plays with popular rom-com ideas but shows real-life situations.
Revord was inspired by other teen romance stories such as Heartstopper.
Revord sees her book as something she hopes will become a movie.
Raegan Revord, of Young Sheldon, has written a YA novel, 'Rules For Fake Girlfriends'.
The story follows Avery Blackwell's experiences in Brighton, England, as she navigates college and a scavenger hunt.
Revord drew inspiration from a close friend and a mother-daughter dynamic.
The book incorporates and contradicts rom-com tropes, offering a realistic perspective.
Revord hopes to have the book adapted into a movie.
- Who
- Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon actress)
- What
- Discusses her new YA novel, 'Rules For Fake Girlfriends', and its inspirations.
- When
- The interview was conducted before and after the novel’s publication.
- Where
- The story takes place in Brighton, England.
- Why
- To promote her new book and discuss its development.
- Author
- Raegan Revord
- Novel Title
- Rules For Fake Girlfriends
- Main Character
- Avery Blackwell
- Setting
- Brighton, England
- Inspiration
- Mother-daughter relationship and friend's health scare
- Rom-Com Inspirations
- Heartstopper, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before