2025 LGBTQ+ Books First Place Winner - Outstanding Creator Awards! Some love stories start in secret. Some love stories demand to be seen. Ethan St. Hilare thought coming out on Profile was the bravest thing he'd ever do. But navigating a conservative Catholic school as an openly gay teen? That's an entirely different battle-one that comes with cruel graffiti on lockers, whispered slurs in hallways, and the ever-present risk of being too much, too loud, too queer. Then there's Sam, the soccer star Ethan never expected to fall for. A boy balancing grief, life, and the terrifying freedom of first love. Their relationship is messy, imperfect, and real. And for the first time, Ethan isn't just surviving Benedictine High-he's learning to live out loud. But change is never easy. Not when old friendships fracture, hidden truths come to light, and standing together could mean standing alone. In the heart of it all is a choice: keep hiding, or step into the light and claim the happiness they deserve. If you loved Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, and They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, you'll love this fourth installment in the Love Grows in Honest Places series - a celebration of love in all its honesty, courage, and complexity.