OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR J. H. TRUMBLE AND DON’T LET ME GO
“J. H. Trumble’s Don’t Let Me Go is a sexy, vibrant, and heartfelt debut that captures the drama, heartache, joy, and all-around craziness of being young and in love.”
—Martin Wilson, award-winning author of
What They Always Tell Us
“Don’t Let Me Go is a charming story about a boy who, although courageous, is no better than he needs to be—until he needs to be better. Trumble’s love for the characters is evident on every page, and it’s contagious.”
—Robin Reardon, author of A Secret Edge
“Trumble’s debut is a deeply moving and in-depth look at the perils and anxieties of being gay in high school.... Layered with the gritty everyday details of teen existence, the book provides a convincingly clear window into the many perils and sometimes scant pleasures of life in high school while never feeling overly grim; it will be appreciated by adults and teens alike.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred
“This is a book I could go on and on about. I loved it that much. It’s a stellar debut.”
—GuysLit Wire
“Highly engaging . . . A relevant message coupled with a charming teen romance makes this debut novel a true champion.”
—Edge
“This is an excellent coming-out/first love novel, giving a realistic look at the feelings as well as concerns that come along with each . . . Can’t give it less than five stars out of five.”
—Bob Lind, Echo Magazine
“This high-school-set story richly and smartly captures the thrilling highs and the devastating lows of a first love between two young men who deal with far more than the typical dramas in an average teenager’s life.”
—Instinct Magazine
“Poignant.”—Next Magazine
“A great book for teens and adults alike.”—Washington Blade
“Trumble excels at putting the reader inside the mind of a gay young man living in a largely unaccepting community. The emotion brought to this work is its strength and will leave readers pondering the reality of life as a queer teen . . . A wonderful first book.”
—VOYA
Books by J. H. Trumble
Don’t Let Me Go
Where You Are
Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation
Where You Are
J. H. Trumble
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Table of Contents
OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR J. H. TRUMBLE AND DON’T LET ME GO Also by Title Page Dedication ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50 A READING GROUP GUIDE Discussion