Michael Gray Bulla scrive con una profonda sensibilità per il linguaggio e la vita. Il suo lavoro poetico approfondisce pensieri ed emozioni che risuonano con il lettore moderno. Esplorare la sua scrittura rivela un autore con una voce distinta e convincente.
For fans of Kacen Callender and Mason Deaver comes a heart-tugging coming-of- age YA debut that takes a poignant look at gender identity, sexuality, friendship, and family—both the one we’re born into and the one we find for ourselves. Seventeen-year-old Gael is used to keeping to himself.
The story centers on Caleb, a transgender teen grappling with the profound grief of losing his brother to a drug overdose. Struggling with isolation and failing in his songwriting class, he feels distanced from his friends, especially his best friend Tanya. A mysterious black cat, possibly a ghost, begins to follow him, symbolizing his emotional turmoil. When paired with Emmett, a nonbinary musician, Caleb finds a connection that encourages him to confront his grief and consider healing. The novel explores themes of loss, friendship, and self-discovery.