"This Boy" by Will Ropp follows the journey of a young man navigating the complexities of adolescence and identity. Set against the backdrop of a quiet suburban town, the protagonist grapples with the pressures of fitting in while discovering his own truths. As he forms deep connections with friends and faces personal challenges, he learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and self-acceptance. The story captures the bittersweet essence of growing up, exploring themes of friendship, the search for belonging, and the struggles of coming of age in a world that often feels overwhelming and uncertain. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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 2020 by Brilliance Corporation .

This is Lauren Myracle's sixth novel. She is a graduate of the Vermont College MFA Program for children's writers and is extremely well-connected in the writing community.