Literary FictionYoung Adult
A high school basketball star grapples with grief, intense queer romance, drugs, and self-destruction while facing college decisions.
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A high school basketball star grapples with grief, intense queer romance, drugs, and self-destruction while facing college decisions.
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A vibrant and intimate novel about growing up, first love, and all the joy and heartbreak of competitive high school basketball, from the Lambda Literary Award–winning author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself “Deeply affecting . . . Crane’s writing drives forward hard and fast. . . . Knowledge of the sport isn’t required to understand the novel; all you need is a familiarity with loving something to the point of pain.”—Casey McQuiston, The New York Times Book Review Star point guard Mack Morri...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Central intense queer romance and sexual relationship between protagonists with explicit elements.
Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Moderate strong language in teen and sports contexts.
Substance use
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Recurring drug use intertwined with grief and self-destructive behavior.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central queer romance and identity exploration between main characters.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Subtle themes of queer identity in a small conservative town.
Self-harm / suicide
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Themes of self-destruction and risky behavior tied to grief.
Abuse & suffering
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Father's death, profound grief, and emotional turmoil in small-town setting.
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