Tijdens Camp Outland kan Rory (16) helemaal zichzelf zijn, maar dit jaar is het anders. Hij wil de knappe Hudson voor zich winnen, dus dit jaar geen nagellak en musical, maar sport. Lukt het hem om Hudson te veroveren, zonder zichzelf te verliezen? Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.
Set in contemporary society, this novel features a gay protagonist navigating love and relationships, blending sharp social commentary reminiscent of Jane Austen with the extravagant romance found in Bridgerton. It appeals to fans of witty, heartfelt narratives, particularly those who enjoyed Red, White and Royal Blue, promising a vibrant exploration of modern romance infused with humor and insight.
Couldn't get enough of Love, Simon or The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue? This is the (slightly NSFW) book for you! --------------- 'My first time getting it in the butt was kind of weird. I think it's going to be weird for everyone's first time, though.' Meet Jack Rothman. He's seventeen and loves partying, makeup and boys - sometimes all at the same time. His sex life makes him the hot topic for the high school gossip machine. But who cares? Like Jack always says, 'it could be worse'. He doesn't actually expect that to come true. But after Jack starts writing an online sex advice column, the mysterious love letters he's been getting take a turn for the creepy. Jack's secret admirer knows everything: where he's hanging out, who he's sleeping with, who his mum is dating. They claim they love Jack, but not his unashamedly queer lifestyle. They need him to curb his sexuality, or they'll force him. As the pressure mounts, Jack must unmask his stalker before their obsession becomes genuinely dangerous...
Tennessee Russo embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover a long-lost artifact linked to King David and Jonathan, blending adventure with a personal journey of self-acceptance. As he navigates the challenges of filming his reality show, he faces the threat of misrepresentation from the producer, which jeopardizes both his ideas and his identity. Accompanied by his best friend Gabe, Tennessee races through iconic cities, confronts the Vatican, and solves ancient puzzles, all while striving to honor his queer legacy and embrace his true self.
Amid personal turmoil, Tennessee Russo faces betrayal from his boyfriend and an unexpected reunion with his estranged father, Henry, a reality show archeologist. Henry invites Tennessee to join him on a quest to uncover the rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, an ancient Greek army of 150 gay couples. This journey offers Tennessee a chance to highlight the historical significance and strength of queer identities, challenging misconceptions and showcasing their enduring legacy.
Der sechzehnjährige Randy Kapplehoff freut sich schon sehr auf die Sommerferien in Camp Outland, einem Ferienlager für queere Teenager. Dort hat er seine besten Freunde kennengelernt. Dort stand er zum ersten Mal in einem Musical auf der Bühne. Und dort hat er sich in Hudson Aaronson-Lim verliebt. Allerdings steht Hudson nur auf maskuline Macho-Jungs, der sensible, exzentrische Randy ist für ihn so gut wie unsichtbar. Dieses Jahr soll jedoch alles anders werden: Randy hat sich als Del neu erfunden. Del ist muskulös, männlich und Single - und fest entschlossen, Hudsons Herz zu gewinnen, auch wenn das bedeutet, dass er auf Musicals, Nagellack und seine Einhorn-Bettwäsche verzichten muss. Als er und Hudson sich tatsächlich näherkommen, muss sich Randy jedoch fragen, ob er wirklich bereit ist, sich im Namen der Liebe selbst zu verleugnen. Kann es überhaupt wahre Liebe sein, wenn Hudson gar nicht weiß, wer und wie er wirklich ist? Und weiß er tatsächlich so viel über Hudson, wie er glaubt?