Age range 12+

An avid comic book geek, Wes excels at two things: slacking off and pining after his best friend, Nico. Advice from his friends, ‘90s alt-rock songs, and online dating articles aren’t helping much with his secret crush. And his dream job at Once Upon a Page, the local indie bookstore, is threatened when a coffee shop franchise wants to buy the property. To top it off, his family won’t stop pestering him about picking a college major. When all three problems converge, Wes must face the one thing he’s been avoiding - adulthood.

'I always smile my way through a Julian Winters book. Remy’s story of self-discovery is empowering and lovely.’ - Adam Silvera, NYT bestselling author of What If It’s Us on How to Be Remy Cameron

‘Winters does it again: a book about friendship, love, community, and the sometimes meandering path to adulthood, all in a great bear hug of a book that will keep your summer going.’ -L.C. Rosen, author of Camp

‘Endearing…Wes’s problems are lifelike, and he’s surrounded by eccentric, supportive, and inspiring friends who challenge and encourage him.’ - Karen Rigby, Foreword Reviews