~Lambda Literary Award finalist for the best LGBT YA novel of 2018~

A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Boy Meets Boy about Nathan Bird, who has sworn off happy endings but is sorely tested when his former best friend, Ollie, moves back to town.

Nathan Bird doesn’t believe in happy endings. Although he’s the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nate’s seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real life—a core theme of this heartfelt YA romance.

Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel—but this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom-com-worthy, someone does come along: Oliver James Hernández, his childhood best friend, sparking a sweet friends-to-lovers story.

After a painful mix-up when they were little, Nate finally has a second chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own happily ever after?

Childhood Best Friends: After a painful mix-up years ago, Nate gets a second try with Ollie, the boy he never truly forgot.
YA LGBTQ Romance: A funny, heartfelt story about two boys figuring out friendship, love, and what it means to get a happily ever after.
Deaf Representation: When Ollie, who is deaf and uses ASL, moves back to town, Nate must navigate a new dynamic with his old friend while facing his own feelings.
Coming of Age: For a sixteen-year-old film buff convinced love is just a Hollywood fantasy, learning to open his heart after losing his father is the biggest challenge of all.
A Modern Rom-Com: Perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, this novel is packed with witty banter, relatable characters, and swoon-worthy moments.

Kacen Callender