First published 2007
Outcast Tyler Miller's world turns upside down when his summer of hard labor sculpts a muscular new physique. Now, his crush Bethany—the sister of his worst enemy—finally notices him. As Tyler navigates this sudden popularity and his dysfunctional home life, he struggles to find his place in the school's unforgiving social hierarchy. At the heart of this coming-of-age story lies Tyler's search for identity and belonging.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Ohio
250 pages · Hardcover · Viking Books for Young Readers