{"product_id":"out-of-the-blue-isbn-9780063015203","title":"Out of the Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN INSTANT \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/em\u003eBESTSELLER! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Jason June, author of the breakout teen debut novel \u003cem\u003eJay’s Gay Agenda\u003c\/em\u003e, comes \u003cem\u003eOut of the Blue\u003c\/em\u003e, a stand-alone dual POV queer rom-com that asks if love is enough to change everything you’ve grown up believing. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eCemetery Boys\u003c\/em\u003e by Aiden Thomas and \u003cem\u003eDeep Blue\u003c\/em\u003e by Jennifer Donnelly. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrest is \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003eexcited to be on their Journey: the month-long sojourn on land all teen merfolk must undergo. The rules are simple: Help a human within one moon cycle and return to Pacifica to become an Elder—or fail and remain stuck on land forever. Crest is eager to get their Journey over and done with. Humans are \u003cem\u003edisgusting\u003c\/em\u003e. They’ve polluted the planet so much that there’s a floating island of trash that’s literally the size of a country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Los Angeles with a human body and a new name, Crest meets Sean, a human lifeguard whose boyfriend has recently dumped him. Crest agrees to help Sean make his ex jealous and win him back. But as the two spend more time together, and Crest’s perspective on humans begins to change, they’ll soon be torn between two worlds. And fake dating just might lead to real feelings . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sophomore novel from Jason June dives into the many definitions of the word \u003cem\u003ehome\u003c\/em\u003e and shows how love can help us find the truest versions of ourselves. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eMerfolk legends get a queer makeover. June’s approach to nonbinary gender as a central facet of merfolk culture, creates a fresh way to explore gender presentation and identity. An upbeat romantic fantasy with serious themes. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJason June’s fast-paced sophomore novel will appeal to genre fans who didn’t fully understand Ariel’s decision to become human in The Little Mermaid. The world building around merfolk gender identity is both beautiful and deeply necessary for young readers. Fans of Jay’s Gay Agenda (2021) will connect with this sex-positive LGBTQIA+ merfolk story that is a delightfully fun summer read. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“OUT OF THE BLUE is a hilarious and heart-warming modern update of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e. Splashy, voicey, and prescient, this fish-out-of-water tale (pun intended) is the perfect rom-com to have in your beach bag this summer.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Henning, author of the SEA WITCH duology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut of the Blue \u003c\/em\u003eis a sweet, sparkly story that'll make you smile so big your cheeks hurt! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters and One True Loves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who are drawn to the whimsical premise will stay for its emotional truthfulness about the earth-shattering intensity of first, if not forever, love. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerperson Crest begrudgingly embarks on a rite of passage in June’s (\u003cem\u003eJay’s Gay Agenda\u003c\/em\u003e) optimistic take on \u003cem\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e, a romance packed with subplots and classic rom-com tropes. June hilariously highlights the often messy realism of interpersonal relationships, and uses that realistic grounding to build toward a true-to-life—rather than picture-perfect—conclusion. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889694568677,"sku":"NP9780063015203","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063015203.jpg?v=1730231765","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/out-of-the-blue-isbn-9780063015203","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}