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In Case You Read This

Edward Underhill

Arden is moving from Los Angeles to Michigan, while Gabe is leaving small-town Illinois for Pasadena, hoping to live openly. During their families’ relocations, the two transgender boys meet at a Nebraska motel and discover they share a love for the same band. They spend an evening together but leave knowing only each other’s first name. Without contact information, Arden and Gabe begin searching for the person they unexpectedly connected with.

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Themes
Change And Transitions · Identity · Love · Travel
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Published
May 20, 2025
Pages
368
ISBN-13
9780063373778
Language
English
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