Books like Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert
When Suzette returns to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she finds herself torn between her past and the reality of her new life. Home is where her friends, family, and longtime crush Emil wait, but her stepbrother Lionel—diagnosed with bipolar disorder—relies on her emotional support. As she reintegrates, Suzette follows her heart to a new crush, discovering that the girl shares a deep bond with Lionel. When Lionel’s illness erupts, Suzette must confront unresolved mistakes and risk-and-reward choices to help her brother avoid self-harm and protect their fragile family structure. The novel explores sibling bonds, mental health struggles, and queer love in a contemporary California setting.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Brandy Colbert
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