Pritty — Keith F. Miller, Jr. Paperback | Young Adult Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ+

Concrete Rose meets Things We Couldn’t Say in this powerful coming-of-age debut that’s as tender as it is thrilling. Pritty follows two boys discovering love and identity while facing danger in their Oakland neighborhood.

On the verge of summer before his senior year, Jay is a soft soul in a hard world. His older brother is everything people expect a man to be—tough, athletic, commanding—while Jay prefers to stay unseen. That is, until he catches the unexpected and magnetic attention of Leroy, the boy everyone wants but who wants Jay.

As their connection deepens, rumors swirl about the murder of a young Black journalist and long-simmering neighborhood tensions ignite. Jay and Leroy must navigate first love while protecting their own lives—and each other—from forces threatening to tear them apart.

Why you’ll love it:

• An unforgettable LGBTQ+ romance filled with heart and hope

• A vivid, authentic Oakland setting with layered social commentary

• Perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Nic Stone, and Dean Atta

• Soon to inspire a Kickstarter-backed short film

Format: Paperback
Genre: YA Fiction / Romance / LGBTQ+