Autoboyography

"Autoboyography" is a coming-of-age story centered around two young men who develop feelings for each other in a writing class—one hails from a liberal family, while the other belongs to a traditional religious community. Tanner Scott relocated with his family from California to Utah three years ago, a change that caused him to temporarily retreat into the closet due to his bisexuality. As he approaches the final semester of high school, Tanner eagerly anticipates the freedom that out-of-state college will offer, planning to glide through the rest of his courses and leave Utah behind. However, when his best friend, Autumn, challenges him to enroll in Provo High’s renowned Seminar—an intensive course where top students write a book in a semester—Tanner decides to join, partly to humor her and partly to show the absurdity of the task. The idea of crafting a book in four months seems straightforward; four months appear to stretch endlessly ahead of him. Yet shortly after starting the class, Tanner is captivated by Sebastian Brother, the talented Mormon student who previously published his own Seminar novel and now serves as a mentor. Christina Lauren, the shared pen name of authors Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, expertly crafts both Young Adult and Adult Fiction. With nine New York Times bestsellers to their credit, including titles like "Beautiful Bastard" and "Sweet Filthy Boy," they bring a wealth of storytelling experience. Tanner's narrative is filled with wit and charm, creating a relatable character whose spontaneity, coupled with moments of vulnerability, resonates with readers. Although "Autoboyography" isn't strictly a coming-out tale, it explores Tanner’s journey of recognizing and grappling with his privilege as a gay teenager from a forward-thinking family in Provo, Utah. Through his experiences, Tanner learns that the world is far more intricate than it first appeared, despite growing up surrounded by clear evidence of its complexity. **Author:** Christina Lauren **Publisher:** Simon & Schuster **Publication Year:** 2018 **Cover:** Paperback **Number of Pages:** 416 **Dimensions:** 14 x 21 x 2.8 cm **Illustrations:** Full-color cover with spot gloss **Language:** English **ISBN:** 9781481481694