Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Date Me, Bryson Keller | 2020 | Kevin van Whye | Buy |
| 2 | Nate Plus One | 2022 | Kevin van Whye | Buy |
Kevin van Whye’s standalone novels are contemporary YA stories that focus on LGBTQ+ teen romance. His debut, Date Me, Bryson Keller, follows a popular high school boy who accepts a dare to date whoever asks him out first each week, only for that person to be another boy. The book became a breakout hit and was optioned for a film adaptation.
Nate Plus One, published two years later, is another standalone YA romance with a queer protagonist. Both books are quick, heartfelt reads that deal honestly with the fears and joys of coming out as a teenager. While they share no characters or plot connections, readers who enjoyed one will likely appreciate the other.