Stay Gold, Tobly McSmith
Stay Gold, Tobly McSmith
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Stay Gold

Author: Tobly McSmith

Narrator: Theo Germaine, Phoebe Strole

Unabridged: 9 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/26/2020


Synopsis

Debut author Tobly McSmith delivers a coming-of-age teen love story about a transgender boy who’s going stealth at his new Texas high school and a cisgender girl who is drawn to him, even as she’s counting down the days until graduation. Perfect for fans of David Levithan, Becky Albertalli, and Jenny Han.Pony plans to fly under the radar this year. Tired of getting too much attention at his old school after coming out as transgender, he’s hoping for a fresh start as a Hillcrest High senior. But it’s hard to live your best life with the threat of exposure lurking around every corner.Georgia is beginning to think there’s more to life than cheerleading. She just wants to keep a low profile until graduation . . . which is why she promised herself that dating is a nonstarter for the foreseeable future.Then, on the very first day of classes, the new guy and the cheerleader lock eyes…In this moving, honest debut from Tobly McSmith, one transformative relationship opens the eyes of a whole town—and opens the door for Pony and Georgia to celebrate their truths, even when it feels hard.

About Tobly McSmith

Tobly McSmith is the co-creator/writer of seven somewhat successful musical parodies, including Friends! The Musical Parody. Tobly was born in Texas. He now lives in New York City with his two cats, Buster and Bananas McSmith. Tobly is proud to be transgender.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea

This was NOT an easy read, but wow, did I love it. If you're considering reading this one, please keep in mind that this is a heavy book that includes a lot of potentially triggering material. TW: dysphoria, transphobia, homophobia, dead naming, bullying, cheating, use of slurs, alcoholism, suicidal......more

Goodreads review by Gabby

4.5 stars I am so surprised by how much I loved this. I listened to this audiobook and I finished it within two days, I couldn't stop listening to it. This is one of the best young adult books I've read in a long time. I absolutely adore Pony and all the characters in this book. But just know going i......more

Goodreads review by Mimi

okay, I very rarely do these trigger warnings but since this book is marketed as similar to To All the Boys I've Loved Before and said to be all fun and games, I feel like there need to be trigger warnings so people don't go into this blindly. Trigger warnings for: + casual aphobia + lesbophobia in eve......more