This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

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"The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King" is an entertaining and sweet first book that's as funny as Bridget Jones, but appropriate for teens. Harry Trevaldwyn gives us Patrick "Patch" Simmons, a gay (and out) teenager navigating complicated friendships while looking for his first boyfriend.

This book is full of queer teenage joy, offering a refreshing escape from typical coming-out narratives. The supporting cast is well-crafted, each bringing their quirks and humour to Patch's world. Trevaldwyn's writing is clever, with great lines like "Patrick, it's only bloody cake!" that show (or remind one) what it's like to be a teenager. There is a wonderful twist on the classic big romantic gesture that I absolutely adored. You really can't help but root for him and his dramatic ways.

Patch's journey is full of laugh-out-loud moments. Whether he's chatting too much with a favourite teacher, plotting with friends, or being a bit too full of himself, he's always entertaining. His big personality and confidence make him fun to follow, even when he's being over-the-top (which is always).

This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, a cute romance, and characters who aren't afraid to be themselves. It's bound to be a hit, and I can't wait to see what he writes next!

Thank you to Macmillan Children's Books | First Ink & NetGalley for an eARC copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

Patrick has decided to reinvent himself and that he needs a boyfriend. He nick names himself Patch as he thinks this is ‘cool’ – although then needs to convince his Mother and friends to use it. He ditches his long-term pen pal as a relationship going nowhere, but hits a hurdle with lack of available outwardly gay boys to date in his year at school.
However, two new students start at school and join drama club. Patch sees this as his chance to decide which of these two lucky boys he’ll choose.
Patch is over-confident and much of the humour comes from this and his blindness to see he looks totally ridiculous. His saving grace is his incredibly supportive best friend Jean and its only when Patch realises this can his life start to follow a more even keel than the choppy path his instincts take him down.
Some great characters and teen friendship portrayed in a realistic humourous story.

Love loved this book.. "It's only cake!"
Remember the drama of a high school love life .. where everything was heightened expotetentially and then multiply that .. welcome to the world of Patch!
Patch has never had a real boyfriend, never been kissed but this year things are going to change.. in a big way, even if this means he has to "come out" repeatedly!

Very enjoyable YA novel.
Patch and his friends make easy reading and his drama is very believable.
Would recommend this novel.
Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC

This was such a fun relatable novel for teens to navigate gate things and make them feel less alone with plenty of laughs and drama along the way!