Ready When You Are

Published on 8 June 2023 at 19:42

by Gary Lonesborough (he/him)


Genre: contemporary romance

 

Representation: Aboriginal, gay, Koori

 

Author Representation: Aboriginal, gay, Yuin

 

Content/Trigger Warning: cops, homophobia, outing, racism, snakes, suicidal ideation, violence


A remarkable YA love story between two Aboriginal boys -- one who doesn’t want to accept he’s gay, and the boy who comes to live in his house who makes him realize who he is.

It's a hot summer, and life's going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It's almost Christmas, school's out, and he's hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town. Just like every year, Jackson's Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city -- but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them. As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. And he must face his darkest secret -- a secret he thought he'd locked away for good.

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