Trevaldwyn, Harry - The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King

The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King

Author: Harry Trevaldwyn

Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Humor, LGBTQ+

Pages: 352

Publisher: First Ink

Release Date: January 30, 2025

Synopsis:

Patch Simmons has decided this is the year he will get a boyfriend. So goodbye, French pen-pal Jean-Pierre, and hello to the world! Unfortunately, the only other "out" boys in his school year are already taken. But then, fate intervenes: two new boys, Peter (from chic New York) and his best friend, Sam, join drama club. Patch is confident one of them will be his first boyfriend. Armed with his single mum's outdated self-help books, his over-supportive best friend Jean, and an alarming level of self-confidence, Patch embarks on a mission to find love.

Blurb:

"Heartstopper meets Derry Girls" in this wonderfully hilarious rom-com about finding your first love when your personality might be too big for the world around you.

Patch Simmons has decided that this is the year he will get a boyfriend, so it's goodbye to his French pen-pal Jean-Pierre and hello to the world!

Unfortunately, the only other "out" boys in his school year are dating each other, so finding a boyfriend isn't going to be easy... Until fate finally intervenes and two new mysterious boys join drama club: Peter, who’s just moved from New York (very chic) and his best friend, Sam.

Patch is confident that one of them (although either of them will do!) will be his first boyfriend. So armed with his single mum’s outdated self-help books, his over-supportive best friend Jean and an alarming level of self-confidence, Patch is confident that this mission will be a complete success. Whether or not they actually like boys or him is a problem for later.

The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud comedy from rising star Harry Trevaldwyn, a story about boldly being yourself, going for what you want, but never losing sight of who truly has your back.

LGBT Themes:

• Exploration of male same-sex relationships: The novel centers around Patch's quest to find a boyfriend, exploring the challenges and joys of navigating romantic relationships within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Coming-of-age experiences: The story follows Patch's journey of self-discovery as he explores his identity, navigates social situations, and learns about love and relationships.
• Representation of diverse teenage experiences: The novel portrays the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ teenagers, including the challenges of coming out, finding community, and navigating social dynamics.

Relevant Tags:

LGBTQ+, YA Romance, Gay Romance, Coming-of-Age, Teen Fiction, School Life, Humor, Funny, Heartwarming, First Love, Self-Discovery, Harry Trevaldwyn, Heartstopper, Derry Girls