
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is beginning to ask questions about the complexities of attraction, particularly when those feelings don't fit into neat boxes. Alex Sanchez provides a realistic and compassionate look at four teenagers navigating the labels of gay, straight, and bisexual while dealing with the pressures of high school and family expectations. The story centers on Lance and Sergio, whose new romance is tested by insecurity and outside perceptions, alongside Allie and Kim, who are discovering unexpected feelings for each other. This is an essential choice for parents looking to support a child through the nuances of identity and the realization that love and friendship are rarely simple. It is most appropriate for older teens due to its honest exploration of romance and self discovery.
Includes kissing and heavy making out between teenagers.
Depictions of underage drinking at a party.
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A 15-year-old who feels pressured to choose a specific label for their identity or who is struggling with the misconception that bisexual or fluid identities are just a phase. This is perfect for a teen navigating their first complex relationship where social perception feels as heavy as the romance itself.
This book can be read cold. Parents should be aware that the text honestly explores common misconceptions and biphobia that characters encounter, even within the queer community. A parent might notice their child becoming withdrawn or defensive regarding their social circle, or perhaps overhear a child expressing frustration that their friends don't believe their feelings are valid because of who they have dated in the past.
Younger teens will focus on the romantic drama and the excitement of new crushes. Older teens will better grasp the nuance of the internal identity struggles and the way cultural and parental expectations weigh on the characters' ability to be their authentic selves.
This book explicitly focuses on the challenges that arise when people try to force queer identities into a binary, particularly the misconceptions and biphobia that bisexual characters face. It validates that someone's dating history does not invalidate their current identity. """
The story follows four teenagers, Lance, Sergio, Allie, and Kim, as their lives and romantic interests intersect. Lance is a gay teen who struggles with insecurity when he begins dating Sergio, who is bisexual. Meanwhile, Allie, who has a boyfriend, finds herself unexpectedly falling for Kim, a confident lesbian. The narrative shifts between their perspectives as they navigate the pressures of high school, cultural expectations, and the fluid nature of identity and attraction.
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