Books like Birthday by Meredith Russo
Morgan and Eric celebrate each year on a shared birthday, marking years of friendship, growth, and coming of age. When Morgan chooses to live as her true self, and Eric confronts his own identity, their connection is tested by distance, conflict, and reconciliation. Over time, they learn that even as they change, their lives are inextricably linked, making this story a heartfelt exploration of friendship, love, and self‑acceptance through a contemporary, LGBTQ+ lens.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Transgender Fiction
Authors: Meredith Russo
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