Synopsis
Rhys Moore is worried as he starts his first year of university. And not just about the usual things. Rhys has face blindness, which means he struggles to recognize and remember people’s faces. He has ways of coping, but they don’t always work, so he isn’t sure how to manage being around so many new people. There is one bright note, though. Malcolm. He’s caring and kind, and he’s empathetic when Rhys finally reveals his disability to him. Could Malcolm be just what Rhys needs to get through the year?
From: Kids Can Press
Notes on This Title
The main characters of this title are college freshmen. One is gay and lives with prosopagnosia, or face blindness. The other is Black, asexual, and biromantic. They discuss their experiences with anxiety disorder and panic attacks. The supporting cast includes two queer women, one of whom seems to be Chinese.
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Reviews
“A charming queer comfort read.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
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