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From the author of comes another unflinchingly raw and boldly hilarious novel about an unlikely group of teens coming together to exact revenge on the person who wronged them.
All’s fair in love and revenge…
Phil Reyno is a “troublemaker.” With a punk aesthetic and a quick temper, Phil knows that it’s surprising to see him dating universally beloved Cameron Ellis, whose viral coming out video made him an internet darling.
Jackson Pasternak is a “good guy.” Junior class president, star rower, and Ivy bound, Jackson is burnt out and misses the only person who ever truly knew him—his ex-best friend, Phil.
When Cameron dumps Phil and torpedoes his already-iffy reputation in the process, Phil hatches a plot to expose Cameron as the two-faced liar he truly is. And he finds the perfect weapon in his old pal Jackson, who agrees to infiltrate Cameron’s circle and uncover dirt.
But as Phil and Jackson rediscover their friendship—and more—they start to wonder… Will knocking Cameron off his pedestal really solve their problems?
Author: James Acker
Hardback Published 9 April 2024 384 pages
“With Teenage Dirtbags, James Acker cements his status as one of the most authentic voices in queer coming-of-age fiction. What starts as a delicious revenge tale, masterfully unfolds into a rich and tender love story between two boys who deserve the world—and each other.”—Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady
“It’s a rare joy to spend time with queer characters who get to be messy and complicated—and it’s extra special when an author makes you want to root for them, flaws and all. Move over Mean Girls, it’s beyond time for James Acker’s devious and delicious Mean Gays.” —Zachary Sergi, author of Major Detours and This Pact Is Not Ours