{"product_id":"the-last-boyfriends-rules-for-revenge-isbn-9780593707203","title":"The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge","description":"\u003cb\u003eA queer coming-of-age about three teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up starting a student rebellion. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jason June!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEzra Hayes has always felt like a background character compared to BFFs Lucas and Finley. He would do anything to be seen as a romantic lead, even if it means keeping his boyfriend, Presley, a secret. But when he discovers that Presley is a lying cheater, and his best friends are having boy problems of their own, they want revenge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir plans to get even involve sabotaging the largest party of the year, entering a drag competition, and even having Ezra run against his ex for Winter Formal King. Then the school district starts to actively censor queer voices with their Watch What You Say initiative. Taking to TikTok to vent frustrations, Ezra begins “The Last Boyfriends Student Rebellion.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween ex-boyfriend drama and navigating viral TikTok fame, Ezra realizes this rebellion is about something more important than revenge. It’s a battle cry to fight back against outdated opinions and redefine what it means to be queer in small town Alabama.Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mass Teen Book Award nominee! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"The messages within this \u003cb\u003elovely\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epowerful\u003c\/b\u003e novel will give \u003cb\u003ecourage\u003c\/b\u003e to teens to believe in themselves no matter what path in life they follow.\"\u003ci\u003e—SLJ, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003epride-filled\u003c\/b\u003e story complete with sass, love, and \u003cb\u003ea timely message\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Hubbard’s first novel is an agreeable \u003cb\u003esuccess\u003c\/b\u003e...it is \u003cb\u003ewell plotted\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003einspirational\u003c\/b\u003e in the boys’ idealized fight for visibility.\"\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"[An] \u003cb\u003einspiring\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003euplifting\u003c\/b\u003e story.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e YA romp.\"—\u003ci\u003ePaste\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This book is \u003cb\u003efunny\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebright\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003efiery\u003c\/b\u003e push toward revolution.\"—\u003ci\u003eSouthern Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eBrave\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebighearted\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esearingly relevant\u003c\/b\u003e with an ending that \u003cb\u003egave me chills\u003c\/b\u003e—a glitter-dusted revolution of a book.\"—Becky Albertalli, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003etriumphant\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003einspiring\u003c\/b\u003e novel about finding your voice and standing up for the voices of others. Filled with a \u003cb\u003eswoony\u003c\/b\u003e love story and friendships (and dads!) that will bring you to tears, every page rings with an \u003cb\u003eempowering\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eheartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e message for queer people of all ages: We are here.\"—Rachael Lippincott, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFive Feet Apart\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShe Gets the Girl \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003efun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efabulous\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003efierce\u003c\/b\u003e story that proves you can find the best parts of yourself after someone's done you wrong, and there's often no better revenge than doing just that. \u003cb\u003eThese Last Boyfriends will leave a lasting impression!\u003c\/b\u003e\"—Jason June, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOut of the Blue \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJay's Gay Agenda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eHeartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eharrowing\u003c\/b\u003e—a clever coming-of-age tale that expertly explores the challenges of being a young queer person in today's America. I'm certain Hubbard's poignant debut \u003cb\u003ewill stick with readers for years to come\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—Robbie Couch,\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eIf I See You Again Tomorrow \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003cb\u003eFiercely witty\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eempowering\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLast Boyfriends\u003c\/i\u003e explores identity, heartbreak, friendships, and existing on your own terms with a dynamic, relatable cast. 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