SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT

Coming March 24, 2026 from Macmillan

For fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Alice Oseman, this swoony, fast-paced romcom stars a Deaf, demiromantic teen who falls in love with the lead singer of America's most popular boy band during a whirlwind summer tour.

This is what dreams are made of.

Every teenager in America knows eighteen-year-old Felix Song, the lead singer of the most popular boy band since One Direction. Unfortunately, Natalie Nielsen is no exception. Though she thinks of him more as an annoying rich kid from her hometown than a heartthrob.

Uninterested in stardom, Natalie dreams of honoring her late dad’s legacy and making a positive impact on her beloved Deaf community by revamping her family’s run-down Deaf Center. The issue? She has no money. When Felix's little sister's hearing loss begins to accelerate, he gives Natalie a generous job offer that would help secure the Center’s future: but she must accompany him on tour this summer to teach him ASL.

What begins as a professional arrangement soon morphs into stolen kisses and late-night rendezvous. But as their connection deepens, so do the risks—and when their relationship suddenly takes center stage, it’s not only their hearts, but Felix’s career on the line. Between relentless public scrutiny, contractual obligations, and meddling band members, Natalie must decide if their dreams can co-exist in the spotlight.

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  • Two teens stand on a rooftop in a tender moment. On the left is Felix, a dreamy Korean boy with long blond hair swept back. He wears a long tan trench coat over a lavender hoodie and plaid Burberry pants, gazing softly at the girl beside him. On the right is Natalie, a white girl with wavy pink hair, who wears a blue puffy sweater over a rainbow-striped shirt and yellow pants. She is mid-sign, holding up the ASL gesture for “I love you,” smiling at Felix softly.

    Behind them, the background is a cityscape of soft blue, with pinks and purples, and stars are dotted in the sky, the first hint of sunset. A plane soars through a starry sky above the title, which is written in a mix of bold white and handwritten white, purple, and pink script. The tagline at the top reads, “Can love survive the spotlight?”  Multicoloured Sticky notes float through the air around them. A large billboard in the background displays a silhouette of Felix’s boy band with a “SOLD OUT” banner in the corner of the billboard.

  • This novel includes light references to a deceased parent, financial insecurity, sexist comments (challenged), and online harassment (challenged).

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Praise for Someone to Daydream About:

  • "For anyone who’s ever felt too much and hoped it would be enough, Sydney Langford’s 'SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT' is a tender triumph. Delightfully awkward and quietly powerful, this rom-com feels like a warm hug—and a gentle push toward healing. With razor-sharp honesty and charm to spare, Langford makes falling in love feel like freefall, and finally landing on your feet."

    —Aiden Thomas, Instant NYTimes bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials and Celestial Monsters

  • “An absolute delight of a romcom from start to finish, giving readers the perfect, swoony boy-band romance of every teen’s fantasy, while also being an incredibly insightful look into the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. You’ll love the secondary characters just as much as Felix and Natalie.”

    —Rachael Lippincott, NYT bestselling author of She Gets the Girl

  • “SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is swoony, tender, and honest. You’ll fall in love with the beauty of sign language alongside Natalie and Felix. Kiss-Fist!”

    —Anna Sortino, award-winning author of Give Me a Sign

  • “A sparkling romance about love in the spotlight that made me laugh, swoon, and clutch the book to my chest. Full of chemistry, charm, and emotion, SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is pure, indulgent escapism in the best way!”

    —Sophie Gonzales, internationally bestselling author of Nobody in Particular

  • “Hilarious and wholesome, SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is an absolute firecracker of a book with a romance that'll have your heart fluttering! This book is no daydream; it's the real deal! Langford delivers a heartfelt story about friendship, family, and love."

    —Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best

  • "Sharp, funny, and packed with yearning, SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is the perfect read for fanfic lovers. With a swoon-worthy boy band, delightful slow-burn romance, and unbridled Disabled joy, Sydney Langford has written the ultimate daydream."

    —Crystal Maldonado, award-winning author of Get Real, Chloe Torres

  • "A love letter to boy-bands and fanfictions, Langford delivered a romance that makes me nostalgic for the nights I spent shamelessly reading under the covers and dreaming about love."

     —Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two

  • “Sydney Langford gives readers a daydream-worthy story that feels like your favorite playlist of songs dedicated to young love, meaningful representation, and the power of connection—a swoony romance that’ll be on repeat in your heart!”

    —Matthew Hubbard, critically acclaimed author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

  • “SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is an indulgent, effortlessly funny romance ripe with heart and meaningful representation. This one’s for the retired One Direction fans and the readers who grew up in fandom. Watch out—Sydney Langford is the next big name in the YA romcom world!”

    —Sujin Witherspoon, author of Bingsu for Two

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