Queering Him

About this book

Avra and Kieran’s relationship begins in the hallways of high school, defined by a biting, hostile tension. Kieran’s bullying of Avra is sharp and relentless, yet beneath his cruelty, Avra glimpses something unmistakable: a lingering, hungry gaze that hints at a secret, repressed desire. Suspecting that his aggression stems from his own hidden queerness, Avra becomes obsessed with pulling the truth from him. What starts as a high-stakes power struggle eventually evolves into a volatile, years-long entanglement that blurs the lines between hatred and desire. Utilizing an enemies-to-lovers trope, this searing debut explores the messy, often painful process of self-discovery. As Avra pushes Kieran to confront his identity, they navigate a landscape of erotic yearning, kinky exploration, and the heavy weight of societal expectations. Their connection is as perilous as it is revelatory, forcing both characters to grapple with their own flaws, past traumas, and the consequences of their actions. A provocative look at the complexities of the bisexual and pansexual experience, the novel does not shy away from the imposter syndrome and emotional chaos of young adulthood. It is a raw, unflinching portrait of two people struggling to define their truth in a world that constantly demands they fit into a box.