The Breakup Lists

Love is more complicated than "boy meets boy" in bestselling author Adib Khorram's sharply funny new romantic comedy, set in the sordid world of high school theatre.

As a techie—a stage manager, a lighting guy, a jack-of-all-theatrical-trades—Jackson Ghasnavi is not a fan of the spotlight. He isn't too fond of romance, either, ever since his actor ex-boyfriend decided he was too cool to date a techie in freshman year.

Jackson's sister Jasmine, on the other hand, loves love. It just doesn't love her back. But luckily for her, Jackson is always waiting in the wings when she gets her heart broken, ready to cheer her up with a breakup list cataloguing all her ex's faults.

Enter Liam Coquyt—senior, swim captain, hot white boy—and the surprise lead in the fall musical. Even more surprising than how incredible Liam is on the stage is how much Jackson likes spending time with him off it. (Not that Jackson is falling for him. Liam is probably—no, definitely—straight.) So why is Jackson crushed when Jasmine sets her sights on him? And why does the idea of eventually drafting a breakup list for Liam feel impossible?

The Breakup Lists offers a witty exploration of high school romances, the world of theatre, and the unexpected places we find connection.