A twisty YA thriller-romance about a mobster’s son torn between family loyalty and a secret romance with a rival family’s boy.
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A twisty YA thriller-romance about a mobster’s son torn between family loyalty and a secret romance with a rival family’s boy.
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Part thriller, part romance, The Friend Scheme is another twisty #ownvoices YA novel from Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest . Matt’s father is a criminal with high hopes that his son will follow in his footsteps. His family is at war with another, and Matt’s dad is caught in the crossfire. Matt and his older brother are expected to fight for their family. But deep down Matt has other ambitions—and attractions. When he meets Jason, Matt believes he might be falling deeper than friendship...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring teen romance and sexual content; sensual intimacy, not highly graphic
Violence & gore
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Off-page murder and violence; blood, injury, and references to torture
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central gay romance; closeted identity and self-acceptance drive the story
Religious content
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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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Organized-crime loyalty, toxic masculinity, and family-pressure themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Anti-gay sentiment; coercive family threats; torture and sex-work references
Other
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