Under The Brighton Sky (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798247609117)

A love story forged in the aftermath of violence - and held together by hope.

Seventeen-year-old Joe isn't looking for rescue. He's just trying to survive the heavy weight of grief and the quiet damage left by those who should have protected him. Then he meets Chad. Older, steady and quietly kind, Chad offers Joe something he's never experienced before: patience.

Together, under the vibrant skies of Brighton, they begin to build a fragile, beautiful world of their own.

But when a brutal homophobic attack shatters their lives, Chad is left fighting to recover with a fractured memory and shaken confidence. Suddenly, the roles are reversed. Joe must step out of his own shadows and confront the true cost of loving someone in a world that can be terribly cruel.

Surrounded by a fiercely loyal chosen family, late-night parties and the stubborn return of laughter, Joe and Chad must fight to find their way back to each other. But as the consequences of that fateful night gather, they are forced to face a heartbreaking truth: surviving isn't the end of the story. It's only the beginning.

Set against the nostalgic backdrop of 2000's Brighton, Under The Brighton Sky is a tender, raw and unflinchingly honest YA/New Adult gay romance. Perfect for fans of emotionally rich, character-driven fiction like Heartstopper and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

Content Warning: This novel contains themes of homophobic violence, substance abuse and references to suicide. Reader discretion is advised.