{"title":"Joe Jiménez","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of Joe Jiménez, a captivating author known for his poignant contributions to Young Adult literature. His storytelling is characterised by rich narratives that explore themes of identity, family, and self-discovery. Jiménez crafts compelling characters and immersive settings that resonate with readers of all ages, although his works primarily cater to a young adult audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated creations is \u003cem\u003eHot Boy Summer\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of adolescence with both depth and sensitivity. This engaging story captures the essence of youth, blending humour and heartfelt moments with a vibrant and accessible prose style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're exploring his works for the first time or are a returning reader, Joe Jiménez's books promise an enriching journey through the landscape of young adulthood, offering insights and reflections that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hot-boy-summer-by-joe-jimenez-9781665932066","title":"Hot Boy Summer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour gay teens in Texas have the summer of their lives while discovering important truths about realness, belonging, and friendship in this “explosive prose debut for the gays and theys growing up outside of the box” (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMac has never really felt like he belonged. Definitely not at home—his dad’s politics and toxic masculinity make a real connection impossible. He thought he fit in on the baseball team, but that’s only because he was pretending to be someone he wasn’t. Finding his first gay friend, Cammy, was momentous; finally, he could be his authentic self around someone else. But as it turned out, not really. Cammy could be cruel, and his “advice” often came off way harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then, Mac meets Flor, who shows him that you can be both fierce and kind, and Mikey, who is superhot and might maybe think the same about him. Over the course of one hot, life-changing summer, Mac will stand face-to-face with desire, betrayal, and letting go of shame, which will lead to some huge discoveries about the realness of truly belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold in Mac’s infectious, joyful, gay AF voice, \u003ci\u003eHot Boy Summer\u003c\/i\u003e serves a tale as important as hope itself: four gay teens doing what they can to connect and have the fiercest summer of their lives. New friendships will be forged, hot boys will be kissed…and girl, the toxic will be detoxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728949563628,"sku":"9781665932066","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3538673482781.jpg?v=1755008946"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joe-jimenez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}