In the heart of Kansas, Bear Houston is a powerhouse on the football field, a star athlete in a town that values tradition above all else. But beneath his imposing exterior lies a secret that has shaped every step of his high school journey… he is gay. As he navigates the pressures of senior year, Bear finds himself torn between the safety of conformity and the courage to embrace his true identity. When he meets Kyle Wilson, a confident and unapologetic transfer student, everything begins to change. Amid the roar of Friday night lights, whispered conversations in empty hallways, and the bittersweet promise of graduation, Bear discovers that being true to himself comes at a cost, but it also opens the door to a future filled with love, hope, and the freedom to live on his own terms.
Categories
Publish Date
2025-05-17
Published Year
2025
Publisher Name
Total Pages
355
ISBN 13
979-8282523690
ASIN
B0F92JBCHZ
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Dimension
6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Weight
1.34 pounds
Readers Feedback
Captivating and Relatable
It's gonna be hard to talk about this book without giving spoilers so I'm going to try to be as vague as possible. This is...Read More
Bryce Lee
Captivating and Relatable
It’s gonna be hard to talk about this book without giving spoilers so I’m going to try to be as vague as possible. This is the kind of YA lit that was missing when I was growing up. These characters felt both fresh and familiar. I feel like a lot of readers will identify with the character of Bear. I like the high school setting. The football scenes were done well and as someone who doesn’t enjoy the game, it was easy to follow along. With that said, everyone should read this story! Even though it takes place in the 90s, the story of Bear feels evergreen.
Bryce Lee
Awesome Book
I really liked it since I grew up in a small town in Louisiana, and now I live in Colorado Springs (wasn't expecting a random...Read More
Nate
Awesome Book
I really liked it since I grew up in a small town in Louisiana, and now I live in Colorado Springs (wasn’t expecting a random mention of this place in your book!). I lived and experienced a lot of the same emotions and confrontations that you mentioned. Great story. I read the whole thing in 3 days. Couldn’t stop once I started.