Solo Stan
Solo Stan by Talia Tucker, published by Penguin Group on June 10, 2025, is a queer young adult romance that follows two solo concertgoers who unexpectedly become seatmates. The story unfolds when a sudden blackout interrupts a sold-out show, prompting Dakarai (Kai) Barbier and Elias Davis to navigate a summer night in North Carolina together. Both boys are at a crossroads in their lives, with Kai grappling with the departure of his friends after high school and Elias adjusting to a new town after a challenging move from New York City.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of connection and self-discovery against the backdrop of a vibrant summer night. As Kai and Elias confront their individual struggles, they are faced with the choice of returning to their solitary lives or embracing the possibility of a shared journey. This edition, comprising 224 pages, delves into social and family issues, romance, and the complexities of teenage life, making it a relatable read for fans of romantic comedies and LGBTQ+ literature.
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A queer YA romance about two solo concertgoers and unwitting seatmates who, when the show is abruptly cut short, embark on an unforgettable North Carolina summer night together, for fans of Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist.
“These two boys will have your entire heart.”
—Sonora Reyes, , bestselling author of the National Book Award Finalist The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School
Dakarai (Kai) Barbier was supposed to be at CYPHR’s sold-out show with his best friends. Instead, he finds himself going solo, reeling from the news that they’ve decided to accelerate the next chapter of their lives, leaving him alone the summer after high school graduation.
Meanwhile, Elias Davis has just been sent from New York City to North Carolina to live with his uncle after a last-straw fistfight. Stuck in a town he doesn’t want to be in, and without knowing a soul his own age, he buys a single ticket to CYPHR’s Raleigh show.
When a sudden blackout ends the show early, forcing these unwitting seatmates back onto the streets of Raleigh, they are faced with a choice: get on the bus and head home or take a chance on each other.
They might have arrived alone, but will they be leaving together?
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