Ace of Hearts
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Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Real Love
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 4 February 2020
  • Copyright Year: 2020
  • ISBN: 9781459415003
  • Page Count: 160
  • Dimensions: 5.3" x 7.5"
  • Interest ages: 13-18
  • Reading level: Grade 4

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Ace of Hearts

by Myriad Augustine

Alvin is ready for romance, but he may never be ready for more

A thoughtful queer teen, uneasy with the pressure around sex, begins exploring his homoromantic asexual identity while navigating friendships and learns to communicate his boundaries in romantic relationships.

About the Author

MYRIAD AUGUSTINE is a queer, non-binary, intersectional feminist. They founded and co-run the Wheelhouse, a nonprofit designed to be a supporting resource for people facing barriers of accessibility. This is their first teen novel. Myriad lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews

"The fast-moving YA romantic plots will keep readers engaged."
School Library Journal
Starred Review
School Library Journal
"[The Real Love books] stand out for their authentic depictions of LGBTQ+ teens; recommended for high school collections."
School Library Journal
"A valuable and gentle introduction to the world of homoromantic asexuality and its place in queer
culture and community."
Booklist Online
"Seamlessly includes helpful real-life resources."
Booklist Online

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / LGBTQ+

Subjects

Author Identity, Author Identity: LGBTQ2S+ Authors, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction: Bullying & Conflict, Young Adult Fiction: LGBTQ2S+, Young Adult Fiction: Sex

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