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A trans teen at an all-boys academy rooms with the ex who broke his heart—and doesn’t recognize him—in a queer YA rom-com.
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A trans teen at an all-boys academy rooms with the ex who broke his heart—and doesn’t recognize him—in a queer YA rom-com.
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An Instant New York Times , USA Today , and #1 Indie Bestseller “A vibrant story that’s perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston”— People You can't resist this hilarious, unputdownable second-chance-romance about the most unlikely, gay roommate mishap. Romance is the last thing on Charlie’s mind. On his first day at Valentine Academy for Boys, Charlie’s carefully crafted plan to hide his identity as the school’s only trans student is set in motion. Only to be immediately destroyed. Charlie has been...
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Sexual content
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Kissing and romantic tension; closed-door, G-rated YA intimacy
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Trans protagonist; central gay romance and gender identity focus
Religious content
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Saint Valentine-themed school name; no faith practice
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Recurring social themes of gender identity, acceptance, belonging
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional trauma, identity concealment stress, panic attacks
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