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Right Where I Left You

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Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters is a heartwarming tale about a queer Black teen named Isaac, who is navigating friendship, love, and personal growth during a pivotal summer. As Isaac embarks on a journey filled with comic books and conventions, he encounters unanticipated changes in his relationships, forcing him to confront his fears and grow. This feel-good Young Adult novel beautifully encapsulates themes of identity, belonging, and the value of self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartfelt stories about friendship, identity, and self-discovery in the vibrant world of a comic convention. It beautifully explores themes of love and personal growth, making it a captivating read for young adults who appreciate relatable characters and genuine emotions.

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Right Where I Left You

School’s out, senior year is over, and Isaac Martin is ready to kick off summer.

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Smart, swoony, and pitch-perfect, Right Where I Left You is ideal for every reader who's just as likely to geek out over a new issue of Superman: Son of Kal-El as they are the quintessential meet-cute. - LEAH JOHNSON, bestselling author of You Should See Me in a Crown and Rise to the Sun

School's out, senior year is over, and Isaac Martin is ready to kick off summer. It's his last before heading off to college in the autumn, where he won't have his best friend, Diego. Despite his social anxiety, he'll be left to make friends on his own.

Knowing his time with Diego is limited, Isaac enacts a foolproof plan: snatch up a pair of badges for the epic comic convention, Legends Con, and attend his first-ever Teen Pride. Just him and Diego. The way it should be.

But when an unexpected run-in with Davi—Isaac's old crush—distracts him on the day tickets go on sale, suddenly he's two badges short of a perfect summer. Even worse, now he's left making it up to Diego by hanging with him and his gamer buddies, decidedly NOT part of the original plan.

It's not all bad, though. Some of Diego's friends turn out to be pretty cool, and when things with Davi start heating up, Isaac is almost able to forget about his Legends Con blunder. Almost. Because then Diego finds out what really happened that day with Davi, and their friendship lands on thin ice. Isaac assumes he's upset about missing the convention, but could Diego have other reasons for avoiding Isaac?

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Julian Winters' Right Where I Left You receives acclaim for its portrayal of a bighearted, friends-to-lovers romance with strong communication and vulnerability between the characters. It highlights a diverse, queer cast, celebrating the dynamics of friendship, family, and romance that empower one another. The novel is praised for its heartfelt exploration of LGBTQ life and its depiction of love stories, both romantic and platonic, enriched by its diverse characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593206485

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 357g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Julian Winters is a bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary young adult fiction. His novels Running with Lions, How to Be Remy Cameron, and The Summer of Everything received accolades for their positive depictions of diverse, relatable characters. A former management trainer, Julian currently lives outside of Atlanta, where he can be found reading, being a self-proclaimed comic book geek, or watching the only two sports he can follow--volleyball and soccer.

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