In *Primal Animals* by Julia Lynn Rubin, two LGBTQ+ teens, the rebellious and passionate striver, and the introspective artist, find themselves drawn to a remote boarding school where a secret society exploits the primal instincts of its members. As they navigate their identities and confront their complex feelings for each other, they expose the dark undercurrents of this elite institution. The story explores themes of friendship, desire, and the struggle for individuality against societal pressures, ultimately challenging the characters to confront their own natures and the lengths they will go to for acceptance and love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Recorded Books, Inc. .

Julia Lynn Rubin lives the writer's life in Brooklyn, where she has recently finished an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at The New School. She received her BA in Anthropology & Film Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been writing books, poems, and stories since first grade, and loves reading about everything from film analysis to psychology. Her short stories have appeared in publications such as the North American Review, Sierra Nevada Review, and The Lascaux Review, and she has written for a variety of online publications, including The Content Strategist, Wetpaint Entertainment and AllDay. com.