Books On Our Radar: Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan

Okay, with a title like Straight Expectations (and this fabulous cover), there is no way you want to skip having this book on your radar for this fall from debut UK author Calum McSwiggan. After seeing all his (straight) friends in happy relationships and a fight with his best friend, gay 17yo Max makes a wish (think like Big or Freaky Friday) and suddenly finds himself in a straight relationship and his best friend vanished. Sounds so fun right? But there’s more than just fun tropes – Max goes on a journey to find his true self! Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan is anticipated to release on September 5th.

Straight Expectations

by Calum McSwiggan
Published by: Union Square Co.
Genres: Contemporary, LGBTQIA+, Young Adult
Pages: 271
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The brilliant debut novel from author, presenter and LGBTQ+ advocate Calum McSwiggan!

Seventeen-year-old Max has always been out, proud and just a little spoiled. Frustrated by the lack of romantic options in his small-town high school, during an argument with his lifelong best friend Dean, Max lashes out and says he wishes he had never been born gay.

Max gets more than he bargained for when he wakes up to find his wish has come true - not only have his feelings for boys vanished, but so has Dean.

With his school life turned upside down and his relationship with his family in tatters, Max sets out on a journey of rediscovery to find a way back to the life he took for granted, and the romance he thought he'd never have.

A deliciously romantic YA debut that's What If It's Us and One Last Stop!