Summary
Four gay teens in Texas have the summer of their lives while discovering important truths about realness, belonging, and friendship in this “explosive prose debut for the gays and theys growing up outside of the box” (Booklist, starred review).
Mac has never really felt like he belonged. Definitely not at home—his dad’s politics and toxic masculinity make a real connection impossible. He thought he fit in on the baseball team, but that’s only because he was pretending to be som…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665932059 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1665932058 |
| Author: | Joe Jiménez |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 17 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 422g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-99 |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“Mac’s frenetic, slang-laden narration (“It’s a vibe and a moment. For the reals. And I’m sooo here for it, and I’m #sooo- verygagged”) is distinctive, infusing this summery romance with reality show flavor.” – – Publishers Weekly
“The conceivable impact of Mac’s story and voice is immense. Overall, an explosive prose debut for the gays and theys growing up outside of the box, ready to start feeling their French Vanilla Fantasy.” – – Booklist, STARRED Review
“OMG, girl! Seriously? From Texas? And not throwing hate? #authenticrealness in this gay pride love story. Hotter than a Jalapeño Whataburger with spicy ketchup and Cholula. And set in San Anto’ no less! I’m 110 abso living for this #slay. Puro perra fierce. Thanks, mijo. #mamalovesit #forreals” – —Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street
Joe Jiménez
Joe Jiménez is the author of the poetry collection Rattlesnake Allegory and the young adult novels Hot Boy Summer and Bloodline. He was the recipient of the 2016 Letras Latinas/Red Hen Press Poetry Prize, and he was awarded a Lucas Artists Literary Artists Fellowship. His writing has appeared on the PBS NewsHour and Lambda Literary sites. Joe lives in San Antonio, Texas, where he is a high school English teacher and a member of the Macondo Writers Workshop.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.