The Love Interest

Praise for The Love Interest: “This sci-fi young adult novel is the answer to all of our cliché love triangle woes… . If you’re looking for something funny, action-packed, and romantic this summer, then this is your next read.” –PBS Newshour

“There’s a Hunger Games vibe here to be sure–a deadly teen-on-teen competition–and this is packed with similar questions of morality. High stakes, well-developed characters, and an LGBTQ slant on the classic spy story make it all the more intriguing. Stock up–this one has something for everyone.” –Booklist, starred review

“In this subversive take on the quintessential YA love triangle, two guys–the clean-cut boy next door and the brooding bad boy–compete for a girl’s affections… . Dietrich’s debut is impressive, provocative, and a clever take on well-worn romantic tropes… . while the thriller elements add tension and numerous surprises.” –Publishers Weekly

“Caden is a spy… . His competition is Dylan, a dark-souled Bad who’s the dreamiest boy Caden’s ever seen… . Caden doesn’t intend to lose–but no one prepared him for the way Dyl makes him feel… . fans of spy fiction and LGBTQ titles will find the novel worth reading.” –School Library Journal

Cale Dietrich is a YA devotee, lifelong gamer, and tragic pop punk enthusiast. He was born in Perth, grew up on the Gold Coast, and now lives in Brisbane, Australia. The Love Interest is his first novel. He can be found on Twitter at @caledietrich.