Both Sides Now

A witty and warm-hearted novel about a trans teen finding his place in the world perfect for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue

There's only one thing standing between Finch Kelly and a full-blown case of high school senioritis: the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Taking home the gold would not only be the pinnacle of Finch's debating career, but the perfect way to launch himself into his next chapter: college in Washington, DC, and a history-making career as the first trans congressman. What could possibly go wrong?

Well, for starters, Finch could develop a teeny tiny crush on his very attractive, very taken, and very gay debate partner, Jonah. Never mind that Finch has never considered whether he's interested in more than just girls. And that dream of college in DC? Finch hasn't exactly been accepted anywhere yet, let alone received the full-ride scholarship he'll need to make this dream a reality.

Worst of all, though, is this year's topic for Nationals: transgender rights. If he wants to cinch the gold, and get into college, Finch might have to argue against his own humanity.

People say there are two sides to every argument. But, as Finch is about to discover, some things--like who you are and who you love--are not up for debate.

Author: Peyton Thomas
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/24/2021
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.83w x 1.26d
ISBN13: 9780593322819
ISBN10: 0593322819
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Romance | LGBTQ+
- Young Adult Fiction | Coming of Age
- Young Adult Fiction | School & Education | General

About the Author
Peyton Thomas is a freelance journalist with bylines in Pitchfork, Billboard, and Vanity Fair. He was a 2016 Lambda Literary Fellow, studying under Benjamin Alire Sáenz. He lives in Toronto, and Both Sides Now will be his debut novel.