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Marty Sullivan, a fourteen‑year‑old student at an all‑girl Catholic high school, faces the typical challenges of adolescence while her best friend, Jimmy, attends a public school in a neighboring town. When Jimmy comes out, he gains a new group of friends and support, prompting Marty to examine her own feelings and relationships.
The story follows Marty as she navigates the complexities of school life, identity, and friendship. Through the school’s fall musical, she finds new connections and confronts confusion and uncertainty about herself and her place in the world.
Set against the backdrop of a Catholic high school and the broader issues of sexual orientation, friendship, and personal growth, the novel explores how young people come to terms with their identities while balancing school, friendships, and family expectations.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Linas Alsenas
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