'Felix explores love, friendship, and possibly retribution in this powerful #OwnVoices story of identity and self-worth.

'From its stunning cover art to the rich, messy, nuanced narrative at its heart, this is an unforgettable story of friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, and self-discovery, crafted by an author whose obvious respect for teen readers radiates from every page.' - ALA Booklist (starred review) This top-notch depiction of a messy, complicated, romantic young artist navigating the bumpy road to self-love and self-determination sticks its landing at every turn.' - Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'Felix is like the story itself-boldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love. Felix's plot to get revenge throws him onto the path of love and self-discovery.' ( Publishers Weekly, 'An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List') 'Felix is attending an ultracompetitive arts summer program to have a better shot at a full scholarship to Brown when someone posts Felix's dead name beside photos of him, pre-transition, in the school's lobby. What he didn't count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasi-love triangle.īut as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps redefine his most important relationship: how he feels about himself.įelix Ever After is an honest and layered story about identity, falling in love, and recognizing the love you deserve. When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages-after publicly posting Felix's deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned-Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What's worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he's one marginalization too many-Black, queer, and transgender-to ever get his own happily-ever-after. He desperately wants to know what it's like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. A Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Timeįrom Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.įelix Love has never been in love-and, yes, he's painfully aware of the irony.

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