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Rafe has been openly gay since eighth grade and feels comfortable with his identity—until he transfers to an all‑boys boarding school in New England. Seeking acceptance without labels, he adopts the persona of an "openly straight" student, quickly gaining a new group of straight‑sounding friends. The façade works, allowing him to experience a life seemingly free from judgment. However, his plan becomes complicated when he develops a romantic attraction toward one of his newfound friends, who remains oblivious to the idea of love. The story explores themes of identity, adolescence, and the complexities of teenage romance within the context of a Massachusetts boarding school setting.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Bill Konigsberg
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