by Will Allison
First published 2005
Malcolm Davis looks like any other American high school student, but he harbors a secret that sets him apart from his peers. He crossdresses, a personal quirk he keeps carefully hidden from the world around him. His discretion fails him when a mysterious secret society operating within his school takes notice of his unusual habit. Malcolm finds himself wondering what this shadowy group wants from him and what their true intentions might be. His problems multiply when two girls in his life begin showing romantic interest in him. April, his closest friend, starts seeing him in a new light, while Julia, the most popular girl in school, also sets her sights on him. Malcolm must navigate the treacherous waters of teenage romance while keeping his crossdressing secret safe and figuring out how to handle the attention from the enigmatic school society. The story blends teenage relationship drama with comedy as Malcolm struggles to balance his authentic self with the expectations of those around him.
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, lgbt
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, secret-identity
Setting: American High School
Period: Contemporary
120 pages · Paperback · Radio Comix