by Elliot Page
First published 2024
Pageboy follows Elliot, a 24-year-old trans man, as he returns to his small hometown to care for his ailing father. Forced to confront his past, Elliot must reckon with his strained relationship with his parents, the ghosts of old friendships, and the meaning of family. When he meets a charming local named Sam, Elliot must decide if he's ready to take a chance on love. Lyrical and deeply moving, Pageboy is a story about the courage it takes to be true to oneself.
Genres: fiction, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
288 pages · Paperback · Flatiron Books
Content warnings: mental-illness