The Courage to Shine: A young adult gay coming-of-age story about finding your people, speaking your truth, and discovering the kind of bravery that c
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Book Overview What if coming out meant risking everything -- but hiding meant losing yourself?Seventeen-year-old Alex Garcia has mastered the art of bl...
What if coming out meant risking everything -- but hiding meant losing yourself?
Seventeen-year-old Alex Garcia has mastered the art of blending in. At Cedar Ridge High, staying invisible feels safer than letting anyone see the truth: he's gay, and he's terrified of what will happen if the wrong people find out.
Then Ethan transfers in.
Open. Confident. Unapologetically himself.
Suddenly, stolen glances in the hallway turn into something more. Art projects feel electric. School dances feel dangerous. And for the first time, Alex wonders what it might feel like to live -- and love -- out loud.
But coming out isn't just about courage. It means facing whispered rumors, prejudice, and the risk of losing people he cares about. As Alex leans on his lifelong best friend Emma and finds unexpected allies, he begins to discover that bravery isn't loud -- it's choosing yourself when it would be easier to disappear.
The Courage to Shine is a heartfelt YA gay coming-of-age romance about first love, self-acceptance, and finding your people -- even when the world tells you to hide.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Emotional high school romances
- Coming out journeys
- Sweet m/m first love stories
- Found family and supportive friendships
- Contemporary LGBTQ+ YA fiction
Book Details Format: Paperback | Publisher: INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED | ISBN: 9798289836
FormatPaperback
ISBN9798289836
EAN9798289836212
PublisherINDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED
Publication Date2025-06-26
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.28 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height0.18 Inches
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