Felix Ever After

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

A Critically Acclaimed YA Novel About Self-Discovery, First Love, and Learning to Love Yourself
Now in paperback—from the Stonewall and Lambda Award–winning author of King and the Dragonflies*

Bold, heartfelt, and unflinchingly honest, Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender is a groundbreaking contemporary young adult novel about a Black, queer, transgender teen navigating love, identity, and self-worth.

Felix Love has never been in love—and he’s more than a little frustrated about it. As a proud trans teen, Felix is used to standing out. But sometimes, he fears that being Black, queer, and trans makes him “too much” to ever experience the kind of romantic connection he dreams about.

When someone anonymously posts photos of Felix pre-transition, along with his deadname, the betrayal cuts deep. In response, Felix launches a clever plan for revenge—a plan that quickly spins into a complicated love triangle and an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

As Felix questions everything about his past, his future, and who he really is, he begins to learn the most important lesson of all: You don’t need anyone else’s permission to love yourself.

🌈 Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera, and Mason Deaver
🌈 Features a proud, resilient trans teen protagonist
🌈 Explores identity, cyberbullying, romance, and the messy beauty of self-acceptance

Format: Paperback 
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, LGBTQ+ Romance, Contemporary Coming-of-Age
Themes: Transgender Identity, Queer Romance, Self-Love, Marginalization, First Love
Audience: Teen and YA readers, educators, LGBTQ+ teens and allies, fans of inclusive and empowering fiction