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Becoming a Queen
Becoming a Queen | Dan Clay
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A vibrant and emotional novel from debut author Dan Clay about a boy who turns toward love, self-expression, and drag when the unthinkable happens, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Julie Murphy. If only Mark Davis hadnt put on a dress for the talent show. It was a jokeother guys did it toobut when his boyfriend saw Mark in that dress, everything changed. And now, fresh on the heels of high school heartbreak, Mark has given up on love. Maybe some people are just too much for this worldtoo weird, too wild, too feminine, too everything. Thankfully, his older brother Eric always knows what to say to keep Mark from spinning into self-loathing. "Be yourself! Your full sequin-y self. But Mark starts to notice signs that his perfect older brother has problems of his own. When the source of Marks strength suddenly becomes the source of his greatest pain, the path back to happiness seems impossible. Searching for a way out, Mark slips into a dress to just, briefly, become someone else, live a different life. His escape, however, becomes an unexpected outlet for his paina path to authentic connection, and a provocation to finally see other people as fully as he wants to be seen. Beautifully written, heart-wrenching, and ultimately uplifting, Dan Clay's Becoming a Queen is a stunning story about love, loss, and the ineffable power of a purple princess dress.
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peanutnine
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This one packed an emotional punch I wasn't expecting. Mark feels like he is too much for people to handle. His boyfriend broke up with him after he wore a dress as a joke, but he yearns to wear a purple princess dress but doesn't dare. His older brother always knows what to say to keep him from spiraling, but lately has his own big problem to deal with
This book explores the dark messy side of friendship, family, grief, & love. Bring tissues

BarbaraBB Perfect for the prompt! 13mo
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peanutnine
Becoming a Queen | Dan Clay
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#TitlesandTunes September selections! #DramaQueen
Technically I've got a head start on my book choice because my library hold came in early! So I might even finish before the month begins...
Going with a new favorite artist for the song Drama Queen by Alessia Cara https://open.spotify.com/track/13RFBaODKzfZz3bSp9RmL6?si=37TiqFHNTGyy7psagP2K3w
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Cinfhen Excellent!! 🫶🏼 1y
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GerardtheBookworm
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Written by real-life drag queen Carrie Dragshaw, teen Mark Davis struggles as one of the few queer teens in his small town. Adding to his problems is his recent break-up, being ghosted by a boy he likes, and a family tragedy sending him into a depressive spiral. The only thing saving him is a glittery frock that builds his confidence and makes his realize his truth in this teen novel.

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