Dade Hamilton is stuck in suburbia. His social life is mediocre. His dad keeps dragging him to dinner at the country club, where they order the same food week in and week out. His parents marriage is falling apart, he has a crappy job at the Food World supermarket and his hook-up buddy Pablo has a girlfriend. He is too scared to tell anyone that he is gay, but he practices saying the words out loud to his ceiling fan. It's Dade's last summer before heading out to college, and the prospects for a good time look grim. That is until Dade meets Alex, a captivating and mysterious guy who happens to deal drugs to the local in-crowd. He also meets Lucy, a generous soul who becomes his one true friend.
This is a good story about life in the 'burbs, about growing up and figuring out your relationships. I really liked how Dade changed throughout the book, getting stronger and more confident in himself. A great pick for a summer read.
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