In this tender, nuanced coming-of-age love story, two boys - one who is cis, and one who is trans - have been guarding their hearts, until their feelings for each other give them a reason to stand up to their fears.
Two boys are starting over at a new high school.
Jules is still figuring out what it means to be gay...and just how out he wants to be.
Jack is reeling from a fall-out with his best friend...and isn’t ready to let anyone else in just yet.
When Jules and Jack meet, the sparks are undeniable. But when a video linking Jack to a pair of popular trans vloggers is leaked to the school, the revelations thrust both boys into the spotlight they’d tried to avoid.
Suddenly Jack and Jules must face a choice: to play it safe and stay under the radar, or claim their own space in the world - together.
Finding each other was the easy part. But in a high school where everyone is watching, will they be brave enough to stand together?
- Dual POV Storytelling: Told from the perspectives of both Jules and Jack, this moving novel captures the hope and heartbreak of finding your first love.
- Trans Boy Protagonist: An authentic and heartfelt story about a trans teen boy navigating a new school, a secret past, and the courage to let someone in.
- Gay Coming of Age: Follows Jules as he figures out what it means to be gay and finds the confidence to stand up for who he is - and who he loves.
- High School Romance: When a leaked video thrusts their new relationship into the spotlight, Jack and Jules must decide if their connection is worth the risk.