Fan Art
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4.3 • 8 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
A sweet contemporary romance about a boy who falls in love with his best friend and the girls who help them get together.
Jamie Peterson has a problem: Even though he tries to keep his feelings to himself, everyone seems to know how he feels about Mason, and the girls in his art class are determined to help them get together. Telling the truth could ruin Jamie and Mason’s friendship, but it could also mean a chance at happiness. Falling in love is easy, except when it’s not, and Jamie must decide if coming clean to Mason is worth facing his worst fear.
In Fan Art, Sarah Tregay, the author of the romantic Love and Leftovers, explores the joys and pains of friendship, of pressing boundaries, and how facing our fears can sometimes lead us to what we want most. Fan Art is perfect for fans of contemporary romances as well as novels like Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan and Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg.
One secret crush. A whole art class of meddling matchmakers. And two best friends who have no idea what’s coming.
Best Friends to Lovers: Jamie has been in love with his best friend Mason for years. Now his art class friends are taking matters into their own hands.High School Romance: Navigating senior year is hard enough without your entire art class trying to set you up with the one person you can’t stop thinking about.A Sweet Coming Out Story: Telling Mason the truth could mean losing his friendship forever, but it might be the only way for Jamie to find happiness.Meddling Friends: From the school's literary magazine to the senior prom, Jamie's friends have a plan. He just isn't in on it.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A high school literary magazine becomes the vehicle for a number of awakenings in Tregay's (Love and Leftovers) tender coming-of-age-and-coming-out story. Narrator Jamie has been open about his sexuality to his parents since ninth grade but, fearing rejection, he heads toward graduation still closeted from his best friend, Mason, with whom he is falling in love. Though Jamie isn't the rebellious type, when the literary magazine's board tries to avoid controversy by rejecting a lesbian student's comic (illustrated by DeJesus and not seen by PW) depicting love between two boys, Jamie's righteous indignation propels him to take unorthodox steps to address their prejudice. Poems by classmates, some anonymous, appear between chapters, providing poignant insight into supporting characters' inner lives. Suspense builds as Jamie's fear blinds him to signals readers will likely discern. The school's factions are refreshingly nuanced, not stereotyped; a lack of understanding does not equate with meanness. The fact that even with supportive adults, encouraging friends, and a gay-straight alliance, coming out can be a daunting prospect will make this story resonate with readers. Ages 13 up.
Customer Reviews
AMAZING
The story line is so amazing and holds so much value! It’s an eye opener and I found it partial to my life! Minus the happy ending! The only thing I found difficult was the writing at some points. Had to reread a couple of times!