BOOK INFORMATION
Camp
by Lev A.C. Rosen
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Release Date: May 26th 2020
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBT, Queer
Synopsis:
From the author of the acclaimed Jack of Hearts (and other parts) comes a sweet and sharp screwball comedy that critiques the culture of toxic masculinity within the queer community.
Sixteen-year-old Randy Kapplehoff loves spending the summer at Camp Outland, a camp for queer teens. It’s where he met his best friends. It’s where he takes to the stage in the big musical. And it’s where he fell for Hudson Aaronson-Lim – who’s only into straight-acting guys and barely knows not-at-all-straight-acting Randy even exists.
This year, though, it’s going to be different. Randy has reinvented himself as ‘Del’ – buff, masculine, and on the market. Even if it means giving up show tunes, nail polish, and his unicorn bedsheets, he’s determined to get Hudson to fall for him.
But as he and Hudson grow closer, Randy has to ask himself how much is he willing to change for love. And is it really love anyway, if Hudson doesn’t know who he truly is?
My Review:
4/5
This book lived up to its name. Randy was such a loveable character that I immediately started rooting for him! Hudson was also adorable, like I can’t even. Randy’s motivation for winning over Hudson is what had me faltering though. It fell into that trope of changing yourself for your love interest which was honestly sad, especially since irl I’ve done that a bit to win over a crush! Overall though, this was such an adorable read that I could overlook that.
BOOK LINKS
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48081823-camp
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xTMIj7
Bookdepository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Camp-L-C-Rosen/9780241428252?ref=grid-view&qid=1584822573045&sr=1-1
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/camp/id1479840904
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/camp-l-c-rosen/1133331865?ean=9780316537759
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/camp-22
Google Books: https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Camp.html?id=LQ6vDwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Lev Rosen is the author of books for all ages. Two for adults: All Men of Genius (Amazon Best of the Month, Audie Award Finalist) and Depth (Amazon Best of the Year, Shamus Award Finalist, Kirkus Best Science Fiction for April). Two middle-grade books: Woundabout (illustrated by his brother, Ellis Rosen), and The Memory Wall. His first Young Adult Novel, Jack of Hearts (and other parts) was an American Library Association Rainbow List Top 10 of 2018. His books have been sold around the world and translated into different languages as well as being featured on many best of the year lists, and nominated for awards.
Lev is originally from lower Manhattan and now lives in even lower Manhattan, right at the edge, with his husband and very small cat. You can find him online at LevACRosen.com and @LevACRosen
AUTHOR LINKS
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4731557.Lev_A_C_Rosen
Website: https://www.levacrosen.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LevACRosen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevRosen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levacrosen/
Virtual launch:
The Book’s virtual launch event (taking place May 27 at 7pm EST) – see graphic on the dropbox folder
Link to register to the free virtual event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eEF2Vr7vSA69mHr2Vqvn9g
NEWS
CAMP has been optioned by HBO Max to be turned into a feature film for the streaming service. Academy Award winner Dan Jinks (American Beauty, Milk) will produce through his Dan Jinks Company, and Kit Williamson (creator, director, and star of the Emmy-nominated series EastSiders) will write the screenplay.
TOUR SCHEDULE
https://fantasticflyingbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/04/tour-schedule-camp-by-lev-ac-rosen.html
We will update this link daily.
GIVEAWAY
Prize: Win (1) of (2) copies of CAMP by Lev A. C. Rosen (US Only)
Starts: May 20th 2020
Ends: June 3rd 2020
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