Book Boyfriends: Ace Clyde

Valentine’s Day Special

SOLAI RAMASUBRAMANIYAM ‘27 and RITHIKA GUNASEKARAN ’27

February 10, 2026

The sixth “book boyfriend” for the Valentine’s special series is Ace Clyde, from Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan.

Ace Clyde

Counting Down With You

Author: Tashie Bhuiyan

CHARACTERISTICS

“Bad Boy” — leather jacket, skipped classes

Don’t worry, he’s secretly a sweetheart

Wealthyy — a little money never hurt

As expected, spoils Karina with thoughtful gifts

Complex family Dynamic — secret home life

He’s a little vulnerable…leave him alone!

MEMORABLE QUOTES

“If I’m lightning, then what are you?” “I’m thunder. I’ll follow you wherever you go.”

“Being seen is the most tender form of love, and I see you. I do”

“Promises are meant to be broken, that’s what people always say, but what if I want to keep mine? To this day, I’d sooner break my bones than go back on any of the words I said so dearly to you.”

APPEARANCE

Always wearing a black leather jacket
Handsome and “swoony”
Annoying smirk
Cool rings
“Moonlight woven into a human being”
Loves “space and the piano”
Huge sweet tooth

AWARDS

Burns CDs for her

Bad boy who’s only good for her

Respects her boundaries

Protective and Courageous

Motivates and encourages her

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About the Contributors

SOLAI RAMASUBRAMANIYAM ‘27, Entertainment Editor

Solai Ramasubramaniyam is a junior and an editor for the Entertainment section. She has been with the newspaper since her freshman year and enjoys co-running the book review column. In addition to the Eagle’s Eye, Solai is an enthusiastic member of Battle of the Books, Writer’s Wings, Science Olympiad, and the EHS STEM Academy. During her free time, she loves to read (her favorites are The Kite Runner and Caraval) and to volunteer at her temple.

RITHIKA GUNASEKARAN ’27, Copy Editor

Rithika Gunasekaran is a junior who has been writing for the Eagle’s Eye for over two years and is now a Copy Editor. Outside of the paper, she is part of the EHS marching band, and participates in Battle of the Books, Peacock Society, Science Olympiad, and more. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family in her free time.