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High schooler Adam Freedman moves from Piedmont, California, to his older sister Casey’s loft in New York City, expecting a fresh start. The summer of 2006 brings gay‑rights activism and a vibrant lesbian community, immersing Adam in underground clubs and an unexpected queer subculture. Misunderstandings about his gender identity force Adam to confront his own sense of self while he develops a crush on Gillian, a woman he loves despite her own LGBTQ+ orientation. Ariel Schrag’s debut balances humor and pathos, offering a fresh look at coming of age, love, and the struggle for authenticity in a rapidly changing world.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Ariel Schrag
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