Very accessible, enjoyable and quick read.
STUCK WITH YOU by ‘Nathan Burgoine
From the publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd. (April 2023)
Stuck With You is a story of Queer joy and a playful teen romance, following two frenemies as they fall for each other while stuck in adjacent seats on a day-long train trip.
Ben is on a train back to Ottawa after a visit with his dad in Toronto when he runs into the last person he wanted to see: Caleb, the handsome, confident boy who recently and accidentally broke Ben’s phone. Preoccupied by worrying about whether he should take a gap year, Ben has little time for Caleb’s jibes.
But when the two start talking, not only does Ben find himself won over by Caleb’s roguish charm, but he also learns his seatmate is bisexual.
Stuck With You discusses important issues facing teens as they contemplate their futures within the context of a light-hearted romance plot with witty dialogue and charming interplay, almost all taking place within the space of a single long train trip.
If you are a fan of HEARTSTOPPER, then you should definitely check out this book. I was seeing STUCK WITH YOU in so many ads and the library had it, so I wanted to read it myself. It’s quick and fun. I think many will find it relatable and accessible. It’s always satisfying when you read a, don’t judge a book by its cover, story. I like seeing perspectives change and minds open up to others. And who can resist first kisses? Seriously! Innocence and crushes make the heart go, awwwwww. There’s also a good storyline of speaking up for yourself; something that can be very hard to do.
If you like this book, then you may be interested in this whole hi/lo line by Lorimer:
https://lorimer.ca/childrens/real-love/
