Straight expectations

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Seventeen-year-old Max has always been out, proud and just a little spoiled. Frustrated by the lack of romantic options in his small-town high school, during an argument with his lifelong best friend Dean, Max lashes out and says he wishes he had never been born gay. Max gets more than he bargained for when he wakes up to find his wish has come true – not only have his feelings for boys vanished, but so has Dean. With his school life turned upside down and his relationship with his family in tatters, Max sets out on a journey of rediscovery to find a way back to the life he took for granted, and the romance he thought he’d never have.

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ISBN: 9780241551141 Author: McSwiggan, Calum Publisher: Penguin Books Publication Date: 4th May 2023 Imprint: Penguin Books Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 329 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Young Adult / Code: C Category: Subjects: , ,

‘I want what the straight kids have. Even just for a couple of days . . .’

Seventeen-year-old Max might be out and proud but he’s usually too busy checking his nail polish to check his privilege.

So when he says he wishes he could have the ‘easy’ life straight kids enjoy, Max gets more than he bargained for. He wakes up to find his wish has come true – not only have his feelings for boys vanished, so has his lifelong best friend Dean.

With his world turned upside down and relationships in tatters, can Max find his way back to the life he took for granted, and maybe even win the heart of the guy he thought could never be his . . . ?

What If It’s Us meets One Last Stop in this deliciously swoony queer romance.

‘Outrageous, heartfelt, funny and tender, Straight Expectations is a thought provoking exploration of identity and what makes us who we are’ Simon James Green, author of Gay Club.

‘A refreshingly unique, beautifully queer take on a familiar trope, packed with endless adorable moments, sugar sweetness and laugh-out-loud hilarity. Don’t miss out on this utterly charming, heart-melting rom-com from a new voice to watch in the queer YA world!’ Sophie Gonzales, co-author of If This Gets Out.

Straight Expectations blends classic rom-com with a heartfelt examination of what it is to be queer, and how it’s so much more than just a matter of attraction’ LC Rosen, author of Camp.

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