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Narrator
Ben Balmaceda
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Length
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Language
English
A hilarious, unputdownable second-chance-romance about the most unlikely, gay roommate mishap. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Gwen & Art Are Not in Love.
Romance is the last thing on Charlie’s mind.
On his first day at Valentine Academy for Boys, Charlie’s carefully crafted plan to hide his identity as the school’s only trans student is set in motion. Only to be immediately destroyed. Charlie has been assigned the worst roommate in the world (possibly the universe): Jasper Grimes, the boy who broke Charlie’s heart the year before he transitioned.
Except, Jasper doesn’t recognize Charlie.
Who knows how long until Jasper realizes the truth? Charlie has one shot at freedom and a dorm room all to himself, but only if he helps Jasper write love letters on behalf of their fellow students first. No problem. Charlie can help Jasper with some silly letters.
Long nights spent discussing deep romantic feelings with Jasper? Surely, no unintended consequences will arise.
A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.
Page Powars writes books during the day, helps with music soundtracks at night, and obsesses over video games every second in between. His works include the Indie Next and Indies Introduce pick The Borrow a Boyfriend Club and And They Were Roommates. Whether YA or Adult, he aims to spread the joy of his identity, surrounding his trans protagonists in jokes and romance. Page received a BFA from the University of Michigan's School of Music on a foster care or compromised support network scholarship, then an MS in Publishing from NYU. Now in his twenties, Page lives in the NYC area.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Page Powars
Narrator:
Ben Balmaceda
ISBN:
9781250395351
Length:
TBA
Language:
English
Publisher:
Macmillan Audio
Publication date:
May 27, 2025
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#16,000 Overall
Genre rank:
#726 in LGBTQIA+ Fiction
Reviews
★"The dynamic between the roommates sizzles with electricity and tension... [A] vibrant love letter to trans readers." -Booklist, starred review
"Page Powars books always sparkle with witty humor and so much heart! I had such a blast with this fresh new take on a boarding school story. To channel Charlie, I would say roses are red, violets are blue, I loved this book... and I think you will, too!" -Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of With Love, from Cold World
"Hilarious, silly, and heartfelt. No one writes romance like Page." -Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best
"And They Were Roommates is a joyously tropey, campy while also deeply relevant romance with an incredible cast of characters to fall in love with." -Jonny Garza Villa, award-winning author of Ander & Santi Were Here
“And They Were Roommates perfectly blends the silly chaos of teenage shenanigans with the very real heft of social, romantic, and academic pressures of adolescence. This story is driven by an unconventional second chance romance that captures the highs and lows of learning to believe in love, and yourself, again. Just a genuinely entertaining time of a read.” -Racquel Marie, award-winning author of Ophelia After All
"In And They Were Roommates, Powars once again proves he’s a force to be reckoned with. Hilarious, heartfelt, and unhinged." -Sophie Gonzales, internationally bestselling author of Never Ever Getting Back Together
Praise for The Borrow a Boyfriend Club:
A 2023 Flying Start selected title by Publishers Weekly
A 2023 Indies Introduce Kids selected title
An Indie Next pick - Sept/Oct 2023
“Charmingly chaotic and keenly observant, with real emotional depth. Page Powars’s debut is an absolute joyride.” —Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon VS. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
“Sparkling with both tenderness and humor, Powars’s debut is a must-read about first love, identity, bravery, and embracing the unexpected.” —Ashley Herring Blake, award-winning author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care
“Filled with plenty of humorous and laugh-out-loud antics, this book is sure to sweep you off your feet. The characters are authentic and complex as they all try to fit into high school as well as figuring out who they are.” —American Book Association’s Indies Introduce
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