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Out of the Blue by Jason June follows the story of Crest, a being from a magical oceanic world who must complete a coming-of-age quest on land. During their final days on land, they meet Sean, a human teenager going through his own struggles. As they form an unexpected bond, both Crest and Sean navigate feelings of love, identity, and self-discovery against a backdrop of enchantment and reality.
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Out of the Blue

They’ve polluted the planet so much that there’s a floating island of trash that’s literally the size of a country.

In Los Angeles with a human body and a new name, Crest meets Sean, a human lifeguard whose boyfriend has recently dumped him.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

From Jason June, author of the breakout teen debut novel Jay’s Gay Agenda, comes Out of the Blue, a stand-alone dual POV queer rom-com that asks if love is enough to change everything you’ve grown up believing. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly.

Crest is not excited to be on their Journey: the month-long sojourn on land all teen merfolk must undergo. The rules are simple: Help a human within one moon cycle and return to Pacifica to become an Elder—or fail and remain stuck on land forever. Crest is eager to get their Journey over and done with. Humans are disgusting. They’ve polluted the planet so much that there’s a floating island of trash that’s literally the size of a country.

In Los Angeles with a human body and a new name, Crest meets Sean, a human lifeguard whose boyfriend has recently dumped him. Crest agrees to help Sean make his ex jealous and win him back. But as the two spend more time together, and Crest’s perspective on humans begins to change, they’ll soon be torn between two worlds. And fake dating just might lead to real feelings...

This sophomore novel from Jason June dives into the many definitions of the word home and shows how love can help us find the truest versions of ourselves.

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Out of the Blue by Jason June has been praised for its humorous and heartwarming reinterpretation of The Little Mermaid with a modern, queer twist. Reviewers appreciate the focus on nonbinary gender as an integral part of merfolk culture and commend its upbeat yet deep exploration of romantic and interpersonal relationships. It's celebrated not only as a delightful, sparkly summer read but also for its emotional authenticity and insightful look at first love.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063015210

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Jason June has planned to be a merperson ever since he first saw The Little Mermaid and strongly identified with King Triton's daughters. While he waits for his fin to appear, Jason June writes young adult works full of queer joy and love and lust and magic. He is the author of Jay's Gay Agenda, and can be found on social media @heyjasonjune, and on his website at heyjasonjune.com.

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