gay fiction

Abbey Brooks's optimistic plans for her sophomore year include coming out to her mother, getting (and keeping) a girlfriend, and getting her driver's license, but her ambitions soon start to unravel as nothing goes according to plan.

After expressing his feelings for another boy, eighteen-year-old Simon is ostracized by his church community and his oldest brother until his mute twin brother changes their lives with an act of courage.

Traverses issues of gender and identity with a wistful, perceptive eye.