Felix Ever After

From Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity while experiencing love for the first time. Felix Love has never been in love and feels the irony of his situation. He longs to understand why love seems so effortless for others, all while grappling with the fear that being Black, queer, and transgender might prevent him from finding his own happily-ever-after. When an anonymous student sends him transphobic messages and publicly shares his deadname along with pre-transition photos, Felix devises a plan for revenge. However, he unexpectedly finds himself in a complicated love triangle. As he navigates these feelings, Felix embarks on a journey of self-discovery that redefines his relationship with himself. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the recognition of one's worth. Felix is attending an ultra-competitive arts summer program, hoping for a scholarship to Brown, when the incident in the school's lobby occurs. His quest for revenge ultimately leads him to unexpected revelations about love and self-acceptance.