And They Were Roommates by Page Powars

And They Were Roommates

Page Powars

Roaring Brook Press · Print & ebook · May 27, 2025

A Romance pick for readers exploring And They Were Roommates.

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Who it’s for
A funny, layered romance pick with easy cultural afterglow.
Genres
YA Romance - LGBTQ+, Romantic Comedy for Teens, Gay YA Fiction
Published
Roaring Brook Press, May 27, 2025

About this book

*An Instant New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Indie Bestseller* “A vibrant story that’s perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston”—People "[A]n achingly cute romance that’s hard to put down." —Rolling Stone You can't resist this hilarious, unputdownable second-chance-romance about the most unlikely, gay roommate mishap. Romance is the last thing on Charlie’s mind.

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On his first day at Valentine Academy for Boys, Charlie’s carefully crafted plan to hide his identity as the school’s only trans student is set in motion. Only to be immediately destroyed. Charlie has been assigned the worst roommate in the world (possibly the universe): Jasper Grimes, the boy who broke Charlie’s heart the year before he transitioned. Except, Jasper doesn’t recognize Charlie. Who knows how long until Jasper realizes the truth? Charlie has one shot at freedom—and a dorm room all to himself—but only if he helps Jasper write love letters on behalf of their fellow students. No problem. Charlie can help Jasper with some silly letters. Long nights spent discussing deep romantic feelings with Jasper? Surely, no unintended consequences will arise…

Why It Works

A funny, layered romance pick with easy cultural afterglow.

Come here for

  • queer rom-com energy
  • lovers-first awkwardness

Expect

  • YA banter
  • light, immersive read

Where it sits

YA Romance - LGBTQ+55%
Gay YA Fiction53%
Romantic Comedy for Teens39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • YA Romance - LGBTQ+
  • Boarding School YA
Authors
Page Powars
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
May 27, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Coming of Age