Now in paperback, from award-winning author James Klise, this noir-ish historical YA novel follows sixteen-year-old Joe Garbe in a life-changing summer as he discovers queer community in 1930s Chicago and gets snared in the city's crooked underbelly.
The aftermath of a mysterious fire leaves Saba Khan's life in turmoil as her high school community comes together to support her. However, the discovery of a valuable piece of art donated for a fundraiser ignites a fierce conflict filled with greed and jealousy. As accusations fly and tensions rise, Saba must navigate the complexities of friendship and trust while facing the darker sides of human nature.
Fifteen-year old Jamie Bates has a fail-safe strategy for surviving high school: fit in. Keep a low profile. And, above all, protect his biggest secret - he's gay. After accepting flirtatious advances from Celia, the richest and most beautiful girl in school, Jamie steals an experimental new drug that's supposed to cure his attraction to guys.