"A young gay American in London grapples with anxiety and finding his way."
Wearing its heartfelt messages proudly on its sleeve, this coming-of-age nail-biter sees a gay American teenager in London struggle to find the sweet spot between embracing new experiences and self-care.
“Being a gay kid with sometimes shitty parents isn’t easy” - so Marty sums up his situation as he moves from his “conservative shithole of a town” in Kentucky to London, hoping to make it as a musician. He arrives giddily excited, on the verge of a new life, but also seized by anxiety when he’s met at the airport by his cousin’s handsome musician mate, Pierce.
Marty’s first months in London are a whirlwind of first-time experiences - busking in public, drinking in pubs, going on road-trips, falling head-over-heels in love. But navigating a new life in a new city with debilitating anxiety and overwhelming romantic awakenings sure ain’t easy. Then there’s the crushing disapproval from his religious parents, and toxic trouble courtesy of his best friend back home.
Alongside the principle refrains of finding yourself, finding your tribe, and the life-enriching power of music, this theme-focussed novel also tackles toxic friendships, and explores anxiety, homophobia, body image and eating disorders with bold honesty. It’s nothing but direct and driven by empathy and compassion, much like the author’s debut, The Gravity of Us.
From the break-out author of The Gravity of Us comes a heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding your chosen people. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli.
| Reading age: | 12+ |
| Primary Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
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From the break-out author of The Gravity of Us comes a heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding your chosen people. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli.
As Far as You'll Take Me is aimed at readers aged 12 and over.
As Far as You'll Take Me features in the following genres: Young Adult Fiction, Sharing Diverse Voices, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fiction, LGBTQ+ Fiction
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As Far as You'll Take Me was written by Phil Stamper and published by Bloomsbury YA an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
As Far as You'll Take Me has 313 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
