I Wish You All the Best
Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process.
"Heartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. This book will save lives." -- Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaIt's just three words: I am nonbinary. But that's all it takes to change everything.When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents' rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school.But Ben's attempts to survive the last half of senior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. As Ben and Nathan's friendship grows, their feelings for each other begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity.
# of Pages: 336
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2020
Publisher: Push
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338608359
Mason Deaver is an American author and speaker who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They grew up in a small town in North Carolina and currently reside in Charlotte. After earning a degree in creative writing, Deaver began writing stories that explore themes of identity, mental health, and LGBTQ+ representation. Their debut novel, "I Wish You All the Best," has received critical acclaim for its honest and heartfelt portrayal of a non-binary teenager navigating their new identity. Deaver is a strong advocate for diverse representation in literature and uses their platform to raise awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community.