The Toll Bridge

by Aidan Chambers

First published 1995

Jan stands at a crossroads when two friends enter his life and turn everything upside down. What begins as simple friendship becomes something far more complex as the three teenagers navigate uncharted emotional territory. Each discovery about themselves creates new questions about the others. Jan finds himself caught between what he thought he wanted and what he might actually need. The other two face their own reckonings with desires they never expected to feel. Their bond deepens even as it threatens to shatter under the weight of honesty. Small moments reveal large truths. Conversations that start innocently end with confessions that change everything. As events spiral beyond their control, all three must decide whether knowing someone completely is possible or even desirable. The friendship that once felt unbreakable now hangs by threads of trust and understanding.

Genres: friendship, coming-of-age, contemporary, lgbt

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: coming-of-age, friends-to-lovers

224 pages · Paperback · Red Fox

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