Not Not Normal
by Peter E. Fenton
It can be hard to see in ourselves the good things others see in us. Not Not Normal shows readers that if we let our friends in, the love they have for us can help us grow our self-confidence.
Jordan and Nathan couldn’t be more different, but when order and chaos collide, opposites attract. Jordan is a bit of an oddball at school. He likes rules, routine, old sci-fi novels, and is often the victim of his bully’s torment. When new student Nathan joins the school, he wears down Jordan’s walls and, with his love, empowers Jordan to stand up for himself.
Nathan’s parents are going through divorce, and at a new school in a new city Jordan provides him with the stability he can’t find at home. Through their friendship and eventually their romance, Jordan embraces his newfound self-confidence and proclaims his love for Nathan in front of the school. Each is just what the other needs.
Not Not Normal shows readers that sometimes the qualities we need most can be found in and learned from the friends around us. We just need to let them in. Embracing your differences and facing the unknown can be scary, but with true friends and support, you can handle just about anything.
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“…personable characters and their relatable struggles mean that this romance for reluctant readers should find fans both within and outside its intended audience, making it a good choice for any teens who find it challenging to fit in… An engaging opposites-attract queer romance.”
"... a wonderful story of overcoming hard things, focusing on the things the things that make us unique and recognizing those are our superpowers. Being different isn’t what makes us unlovable or not enough. It’s exactly what makes us human and lovable and more than enough."
"The language is simple and clear; the message, uplifting. Short chapters and large font size make for accessible reading. I was engaged and moved by Fenton’s sweet, life-affirming and easy-to-read prose celebrating difference and resilience."
With his anxiety, panic attacks, and first kisses Not Not Normal's Jordan is adorable, even when he stumbles on his journey to finding bravery and letting others in.
A heartwarming and positive tale about . . . two young men finding hope and romance amidst the disorder and disruption of a chaotic and sometimes hostile world.
Jordan, Nathan, and the X-Libris gang will make you laugh, cry, and remember that growing up means having the courage to face your fears and follow your heart.
Peter E. Fenton masterfully shows us through Jordan and his circle of friends the lessons you need to learn to get to self-acceptance.
Not Not Normal is a sweet, compassionate, and often very funny depiction of a sudden and empowering first love.
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