{"product_id":"the-dangerous-art-of-blending-in-signed-copy","title":"The Dangerous Art of Blending In (signed copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned book (paperback or hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Dangerous Art of Blending In: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e from debut author Angelo Surmelis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the KIRKUS interview: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.kirkusreviews.com\/features\/angelo-surmelis\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn’t know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet, workaholic father is a staunch believer in avoiding any kind of conflict. And his best friend, Henry, has somehow become distractingly attractive over the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTired, isolated, scared—Evan finds that his only escape is to draw in an abandoned monastery that feels as lonely as he is. And yes, he kissed one guy over the summer. But it’s Henry who’s now proving to be irresistible. Henry, who suddenly seems interested in being more than friends. And it’s Henry who makes him believe that he deserves more than his mother’s harsh words and terrifying abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut as things with Henry heat up, and his mother’s abuse escalates, Evan has to decide how to find his voice in a world where he has survived so long by being silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a powerful and revelatory coming-of-age novel based on the author’s own childhood, about a boy who learns to step into his light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ “Surmelis gives readers a protagonist to truly cheer for. A beautifully crafted story.” (School Library Journal \u003cstrong\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“At once timely and timeless. A funny\/wise\/poignant triumph of a debut.” (Jennifer Niven, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAll the Bright Places\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Your heart will break and beat for Evan Panos. This is a soaring and courageous debut, unafraid to tackle the weighty subjects of faith and love.” (Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Serpent King\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a story of survival and of triumphing to become one’s authentic self. An important book that will serve as a lighthouse for gay teenagers and build empathy in all readers, no matter their backgrounds.” (Jennifer Mathieu, author of \u003cem\u003eMoxie\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Truth About Alice\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Angelo Surmelis writes with unflinching honesty, wisdom, and heartbreaking grace about the struggle for self when family is one of your greatest obstacles.” (Kerry Kletter, author of \u003cem\u003eThe First Time She Drowned\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will yearn for Evan to achieve the freedom, happiness, and love he deeply desires.” (Publishers Weekly)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Another heartbreaking novel that pits religion and sexuality against each other, but with an important, culturally specific perspective.” (Kirkus Reviews)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A poignant, sometimes explosive debut.” (Booklist Previews)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen-year-old Evan Pano doesn’t know where he fits in.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet, workaholic father is a staunch believer in avoiding any kind of conflict. And his best friend, Henry, has somehow become distractingly attractive over the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTired, isolated, scared—Evan finds that his only escape is to draw in an abandoned monastery that feels as lonely as he is. And yes, he kissed one guy over the summer. But it’s Henry who’s now proving to be irresistible. Henry, who suddenly seems interested in being more than friends. And it’s Henry who makes him believe that he deserves more than his mother’s harsh words and terrifying abuse. But as things with Henry heat up, and his mother’s abuse escalates, Evan has to decide how to find his voice in a world where he has survived so long by being silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a powerful and revelatory coming-of-age novel about a boy who learns to step into his light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Balzer + Bray (January 30, 2018)\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eISBN-10: 0062659006\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 978-0062659002\u003cbr\u003eProduct Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches\u003cbr\u003eShipping Weight: 14.1 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"angelo:HOME","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":56953753993556,"sku":"jwa1787972559175","price":18.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":56953754026324,"sku":"eya1787972559176","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/3832\/7892\/files\/the-dangerous-art-of-blending-in-signed-copy_1.jpg?v=1787972564","url":"https:\/\/www.orvynqa.com\/products\/the-dangerous-art-of-blending-in-signed-copy","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}