Only on the Weekends
Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta is a romantic coming-of-age novel in verse published by HarperCollinsPublishers on May 23, 2023. This edition spans 560 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Mack, a hopeless romantic shaped by his upbringing on film sets, as he navigates his feelings for Karim, a popular classmate. When Mack’s father relocates the family to Scotland for a new directing project, Mack grapples with the challenges of a long-distance relationship, compounded by the complexities of his emotions.
Readers will find a richly woven story that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the intricacies of relationships. As Mack encounters new dynamics with actor Finlay, the narrative delves into the highs and lows of first love and the journey of understanding oneself. This novel touches on subjects such as diversity, family, and the experiences of LGBTQ youth, making it a poignant addition to contemporary young adult fiction.
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From the Stonewall Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo comes a romantic coming-of-age novel in verse about pursuing the love we know we deserve. The ideal next read for fans of Kacen Callender, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Becky Albertalli.
Mack is a hopeless romantic–likely a hazard of growing up on film sets thanks to his father’s job. He has had a crush on Karim for as long as he can remember, and he can’t believe it when gorgeous, popular Karim seems into him too.
But when Mack’s father takes on a new directing project in Scotland, Mack has to move away, and he soon discovers how painful long-distance relationships can be. It’s awful to be so far away from Karim, and it’s made worse by the fact that Karim can be so hard to read.
Then Mack meets actor Finlay on set, and the world turns upside down again. Fin seems fearless, and his confidence could just be infectious.
Award-winning author Dean Atta crafts a beautifully nuanced and revelatory story in verse about the exquisite highs and lows of first love and self-discovery.
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