Overview
Nathaniel Conti doesn't feel real when he's alone. Maybe that's why he has a reputation as a troublemaker-he'll do just about anything to have everyone's eyes on him. Nathaniel's first year at Hartland University is a chance to branch out and make a name for himself, but all that changes when a figure from his past shows up unexpectedly. As it turns out, Nathaniel's former best friend Max goes to Hartland, too-and with him come memories that Nathaniel would rather leave behind. From the author of Icebreaker comes a deeply felt, gorgeously told story about confronting what's buried, coming into your own, and finding your people.
Full Product Details
Author: A. L. Graziadei
Publisher: Palgrave USA
Imprint: Square Fish
Dimensions:
Width: 14.30cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 21.50cm
Weight: 0.283kg
ISBN: 9781250377906
ISBN 10: 1250377900
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 21 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Graziadei (Icebreaker) vividly portrays the physical effects of trauma, such as bodily dissociation, and handles both Nathaniel's and the supporting characters' challenges with nuance. . .Via acerbic and vulnerable prose, Graziadei presents an empathetic portrait of a young person learning to do better for the people he loves and for himself.""--Publisher's Weekly ""The sharp, fluid prose propels readers further into Nathaniel's complex frame of mind as the story is uplifted by its touching characters. . .A thoughtful rumination on the power of friendship, trauma, and healing.""--Kirkus ""Graziadei's second novel, after Printz Honor Book Icebreaker (2022), is a deep exploration of trauma responses, queerplatonic relationships, and the need for community, and Icebreaker readers will appreciate cameos from Mickey and Jaysen."" --Booklist"
""Graziadei (Icebreaker) vividly portrays the physical effects of trauma, such as bodily dissociation, and handles both Nathaniel's and the supporting characters' challenges with nuance. . .Via acerbic and vulnerable prose, Graziadei presents an empathetic portrait of a young person learning to do better for the people he loves and for himself.""--Publisher's Weekly ""The sharp, fluid prose propels readers further into Nathaniel's complex frame of mind as the story is uplifted by its touching characters. . .A thoughtful rumination on the power of friendship, trauma, and healing.""--Kirkus ""Graziadei's second novel, after Printz Honor Book Icebreaker (2022), is a deep exploration of trauma responses, queerplatonic relationships, and the need for community, and Icebreaker readers will appreciate cameos from Mickey and Jaysen."" --Booklist
Author Information
A. L. Graziadei was born in Buffalo, New York, and raised on Sabres hockey and video games, using their free time to write books inspired by both. Now living in Wisconsin, Graziadei still plays plenty of video games and is a proud member of the Displaced Buffalo Sabres Fans group. Their debut novel, Icebreaker, is a Printz Honor recipient.
