Nate Plus One – Kevin Van Whye

Description

Nate Plus One by Kevin van Whye is a feel-good YA LGBTQ+ romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a South African wedding and a summer filled with music, friendship and romance.

Nate Hargraves is looking forward to a dream trip to South Africa for his cousin’s wedding—until he discovers that his ex-boyfriend will also be there. Meanwhile, Jai Patel, a talented high-school musician, is facing a crisis of his own when his band’s lead singer quits just weeks before their biggest performance.

When Nate agrees to step in as Jai’s bandmate, Jai returns the favour by becoming Nate’s plus-one at the wedding. What begins as a practical arrangement soon develops into something much more complicated as the two boys navigate music, family expectations, self-discovery and an increasingly obvious attraction.

This book would appeal to readers who enjoy light-hearted YA romance, LGBTQ+ stories, fake-dating/plus-one setups, music, friendship and coming-of-age themes.