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[–]CaptainMooseEx-Bathhouse Employee 19 insightful - 1 fun19 insightful - 0 fun20 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

One thing I will say on the subject of David Levithan- I think it's interesting that his most successful work has always centered or included heterosexuality (Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Every Day, etc.) while he works that center on the often uncomfortable experiences of gay teenage boys (Wide Awake, Boy Meets Boy, etc.) never seem to get adapted or celebrated.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 14 insightful - 1 fun14 insightful - 0 fun15 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It’s like he knows that most people don’t want to read about gay storylines, except for yaoi fangirls, who often don’t understand male homosexuality.

[–][deleted] 14 insightful - 1 fun14 insightful - 0 fun15 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

In my experience, straights are only comfortable with us when we're in the background. Or dying.

[–][deleted] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I haven't read any of his other books, and now I don't want to. Thankfully, I bought this one from Goodwill for two dollars, so at least I didn't make him any money.

[–]hufflepuff-poet 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

If you're looking for good YA fiction about two gay teens, I recommend Dante and Aristotle discover the secrets of the universe!! A beautiful story, and it has a sequel! 💙

[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I've read that, but I didn't know there was a sequel. I'll check it out, thanks.

Do you have any other recommendations? It doesn't have to be YA, just LGB with no T.

[–]book_hoarder 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I keep getting recommended this on Amazon. I think I might download the audiobook now.