I'd seen Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan pop up in middle schools and high schools over the past year. The Young Adult Challenge gave me an excuse to read it. I'm glad I did.
Welcome to the bizarre world of Paul, a gay sophomore in high school. At Paul's school the cheerleaders ride motorcycles, the debate team simultaneously bowls, the quarterback is a guy turned girl, and homosexuality is embraced and heartily represented. Nothing like my school where maybe 3 people were openly gay... a few we found out about later. In short, it is a school where everyone fits in... not very believable. But it fits the story, so all is forgiven.
Boy Meets Boy details the drama of life when you're in high school and everyone is discovering who they are, who they love, and who to trust. Paul meets Noah and it's a perfect match... but when Paul's ex Kyle steps back in the picture, things get confusing. On top of that, a rumor surfaces that Paul is secreting dating his best friend Tony... which relationship will Paul pursue, or will he ruin it all? His fellow students are placing their bets.
Recommendation: For a unique take on high school love, Boy Meets Boy presents a nearly fantastic background for real world problems.
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Why is my heart breaking already?! Ten years ago a book like this would likely not even be published.
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