Blaine for the Win

Blaine for the Win
Robbie Couch
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NZ$ 35.00
Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 336pg
12 Apr 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781534497467
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After being dumped so his boyfriend can pursue more "serious" guys, a teen boy decides to prove he can be serious, too, by running for senior class president in this joyful romp from the author of The Sky Blues. High school junior Blaine Bowers has it all-the perfect boyfriend, a pretty sweet gig as a muralist for local Windy City businesses, a loving family, and awesome, talented friends. And he is absolutely, 100% positive that aforementioned perfect boyfriend- senior student council president and Mr. Popular of Wicker West High School, Joey-is going to invite Blaine to spend spring break with his family in beautiful, sunny Cabo San Lucas. Except Joey breaks up with him instead. In public. On their one-year anniversary. Because, according to Joey, Blaine is too goofy, too flighty, too. . . unserious. And if Joey wants to go far in life, he needs to start dating more serious guys. Guys like Zach Chesterton. Determined to prove that Blaine can be what Joey wants, Blaine decides to enter the running to become his successor (and beat out Joey' s new boyfriend, Zach) as senior student council president. But is he willing to sacrifice everything he loves about himself to do it?
"Packed with empowering and relatable moments, with the perfect balance of humor and heart, Blaine for the Win has my vote. " -- Rachael Lippincott, New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart "Blaine for the Win celebrates flighty, unserious gay boys everywhere! As one myself, I' ve never felt more seen. Robbie Couch has gifted us with an irresistible, lion-hearted rom-com about love, inspiration, and toxic queer optics. Don' t miss this confection!" -- Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons "A wonderful novel about the importance of being yourself and having friends who will follow you no matter where you go. Blaine and his fun-loving, absolute powerhouse circle of friends had me cheering for them the whole time. I' d vote for Blaine!" -- Loan Le, author of A Pho Love Story "Blaine' s conflict between remaining true to himself versus becoming a seemingly more mature, serious person forms a relatable backdrop to the plot. . . . A good read with a clear message about authenticity. " -- Kirkus Reviews * January 26, 2022 * "Couch (The Sky Blues, 2021) has written an engaging novel with likable characters and a clever plot. . . an altogether winning read. " -- Booklist "With panache and an upbeat tone, Couch (The Sky Blues) delivers a lighthearted rom-com pastiche that updates its source material, tackling issues of mental health and self-care, socioeconomic divides, and staying true to oneself. " -- Publisher' s Weekly * March 2022 * "Inspired by Legally Blonde, this novel ultimately shrugs off the restrictions of being a mere adaptation to offer a clever, fun, original story full of heart, awkwardness, and laughs. . . this is a clear win for readers who like their heroes loveable and imperfect. " -- BCCB
Robbie Couch is a Los Angeles-based writer who spends his time eating noodles, scrolling on his phone, and explaining to confused strangers that his last name is pronounced "like a sofa. " He is the author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win. Follow him on Twitter, if you dare: @Robbie_Couch.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781534497467
Published: 12 Apr 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 431g
Pages: 336

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