{"product_id":"9781250791955","title":"The Friend Scheme","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Friend Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cale Dietrich\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart thriller, part romance, \u003ci\u003eThe Friend Scheme\u003c\/i\u003e is another twisty #ownvoices YA novel from Cale Dietrich, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Love Interest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt’s father is a criminal with high hopes that his son will follow in his footsteps. His family is at war with another, and Matt’s dad is caught in the crossfire. Matt and his older brother are expected to fight for their family. But deep down Matt has other ambitions—and attractions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen he meets Jason, Matt believes he might be falling deeper than friendship for the first time. The boys keep their connection a secret, and soon Matt suspects that Jason is part of the family that tried to kill his father. The truth, however, is even more shattering, and Matt must decide if he can ever break free and own who he really is and who he is meant to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Buzzfeed \"Brand New LGBTQ YA Books To Devour This Summer\" Selection\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"When the closeted son of a mob boss meets the boy of his dreams in Florida, he’s forced to juggle familial loyalty with the growing suspicion that his crush is part of a rival crime organization. ... a sympathetic love story that captures his protagonists’ insecurities and interests.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Suspenseful and sexy, \u003ci\u003eThe Friend Scheme\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant novel about not knowing if you should trust someone else, or even yourself, when you're in the closet.\" —L.C. Rosen, author of \u003ci\u003eCamp\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Love Interest\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2018 ALA Rainbow List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Dietrich both flips and examines certain stereotypes in regards to gender and sexuality while also serving up some high stakes spy adventures.\" \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis sci-fi young adult novel is the answer to all of our cliché love triangle woes.\u003c\/b\u003e Caden, the kindhearted boy-next-door, and Dylan, a brooding bad boy complete with dark poetry and a leather jacket, are in competition for the genius Juliet’s heart. The winner gets the girl, and gets to live out his life in peace. \u003cb\u003eIf you’re looking for something funny, action-packed, and romantic this summer, then this is your next read.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —PBS Newshour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" \u003cb\u003eThere’s a Hunger Games vibe here to be sure—a deadly teen-on-teen competition—and this is packed with similar questions of morality. High stakes, well-developed characters, and an LGBTQ slant on the classic spy story make it all the more intriguing. \u003c\/b\u003eStock up—this one has something for everyone.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eIn this subversive take on the quintessential YA love triangle,\u003c\/b\u003e two guys—the clean-cut boy next door and the brooding bad boy—compete for a girl’s affections. But nothing is as it seems: the guys are actually secret agents, trained to follow a script and fulfill specific romantic roles, and whoever doesn’t win his target’s love will be killed by his ruthless employer. ... \u003cb\u003eDietrich’s debut is impressive, provocative, and a clever take on well-worn romantic tropes. . . \u003c\/b\u003ewhile the \u003cb\u003ethriller elements\u003c\/b\u003e add tension and numerous surprises.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Caden is a spy.\u003c\/b\u003e He’s spent most of his life so far in an underground facility being groomed physically and mentally to become a Love Interest for someone influential. Now he’s finally been chosen. Caden’s been pegged as a Nice, the nerdy-boy-next-door type with perfect abs and ocean blue eyes...fans of spy fiction and LGBTQ titles will find the novel worth reading.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250791955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40820512587982,"sku":"9781250791955","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_2b989b1b-b71d-4041-b680-0bf22524757c.jpg?v=1643009311","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250791955","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}