Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Sarah Dessen, and Susane Colasanti, The Art of Lainey tells the story of how, with the help of The Art of War, Lainey plots the perfect plan to get her boyfriend back. But is getting him back really what she wants?Soccer star Lainey Mitchell is gearing up for an epic summer with her boyfriend, Jayson. But when Jayson suddenly dumps her, Lainey is crushed. That's when she and her friend Bianca stumble across an old copy of The Art of War, and Lainey resolves to do whatever it takes to get Jayson back. Using military tactics, Lainey persuades her coworker Micah to pose as her new boyfriend to make Jayson jealous. But after a few "dates," she begins to question why her relationship with Micah feels like something more than just a game.As Lainey is figuring it all out, she realizes she will ultimately have to choose between the guy she wants and the guy she thinks she needs. But first she'll have to look within herself and figure out who she's supposed to be.