When Darius’ grandfather becomes terminally ill, Darius, along with his parents and younger sister, travels to Iran for the first time in his life. There’s not much plot here, but readers will relish the opportunity to climb inside Autumn’s head.ĭarius Kellner suffers from depression, bullying by high school jocks, and a father who seems to always be disappointed in him. Even secondary characters are well-rounded, with their own histories and motivations. Autumn’s coming-of-age is sensitively chronicled, with a wide range of experiences and events shaping her character. But on August 8, everything changes, and Autumn has to rely on all her strength to move on.
In the summer after graduation, Autumn and Finny reconnect and are finally ready to be more than friends. Growing up, Autumn and Finny were like peas in a pod despite their differences: Autumn is “quirky and odd,” while Finny is “sweet and shy and everyone like him.” But in eighth grade, Autumn and Finny stop being friends due to an unexpected kiss. They drift apart and find new friends, but their friendship keeps asserting itself at parties, shared holiday gatherings and random encounters. The finely drawn characters capture readers’ attention in this debut.Īutumn and Phineas, nicknamed Finny, were born a week apart their mothers are still best friends. A satisfying resolution delivers a nuanced reimagining of happily-ever-after.Ī dramatic and refreshing storm of emotion. Chase and Jack are White the supporting cast is racially diverse.
Frank, vivid sex scenes model consent, informed safety, and honest conversations about intimacy. His growth, supported by queer mentors and friends, provides affirming representation of questioning and nonlinear healing. Amid the pressures of the competition and tension with Jack, Chase grapples with body dysmorphia, how to label his gender identity, and the fallout of his toxic relationship with Leila. After having lost out on a desperately needed scholarship to Leila, his wealthy, dream-stealing, ex–best friend, earning the showcase prize would help make up for all the loans his single mom took out to send him to college. The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to be mentored by their famous director professor. Their electric connection inspires Chase to write his own fairy tale for his advanced animation seminar’s short film showcase. Charming, Captain America–handsome Jack might not even be gay as far as Chase knows, but when they’re together, Chase feels seen. Like lightning, first love strikes when Chase, a fat, queer animation major, meets aspiring writer Jack at a party before the first day of classes. Once upon a time, on the college campus of his dreams, a freshman embarked upon a quest for love and self-discovery while striving to attain his life goal of becoming a successful animator.
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