Book description
In this queer contemporary YA, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story, Nandan's perfect plan for junior year goes awry after he hooks up with a guy for the first time.
Nandan's got a plan to make his junior year perfect, but…
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This book tells the story of Nandan, a high school junior just looking to have a perfect year.
His plans get thrown out the window when he and his friend Dave hook up at a party. Nandan has never been interested in guys before, but he’s willing to give this a try. The only problem is that’s easier said than done. Nandan has a lot to work through and process, and there are some parts of himself he’s not willing to acknowledge yet.
Unfortunately, Dave often gets caught in the crosshairs, and it can be uncomfortable to watch Nandan take…
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