Can I Stray by Jenna Adams

Can I Stray by Jenna Adams

Can I Stray is a contemporary YA romance novel exploring co-dependency, sexual consent, and mental health.

Fourteen-year-old Brooke Tyler has spent her whole life waiting for a boy to choose her. Matt is about to go to university, scared to leave behind everything he knows. When both are cast as romantic leads in Romeo and Juliet, they fulfil the roles of forbidden lovers both on and off the stage. Brooke is sure that her fairy tale is coming true – and best of all, Matt is older.

Brooke considers secrets and lies a small price to pay for her first boyfriend, but the relationship is set to cost her after one night alone in an empty auditorium. When Brooke learns that Matt’s actions that night were illegal, her world shatters.

Years later, Brooke and Matt reunite as adults. Matt wants to undo all the damage he caused, but Brooke makes a choice which forces them both to question their relationship.

Told in three acts this captivating debut reveals a young woman’s journey for independence as she strays away from everything she has ever known to navigate her traumatic past.

"Love, confusion, hurt, heartbreak, darkness, growth, compassion, loneliness..this story weaves in so much and I quickly became invested in each character and what the future might hold for them. Can I Stray should be in every school library."—Grace Alice O’Shea, Sex & Intimacy Specialist & author of 'Sex Educated'; "A testament to the importance of comprehensive and inclusive Relationships and Sex Education, 'Can I Stray' proves to be a thoughtful and engaging read which captures the essence of the 2020s. I couldn't put it down."—Jack Liepa, Sexpression UK; "A nuanced reflection on relationships, both with others and ourselves. This book is a stark reminder of the need for high quality, non-judgemental Relationships and Sex Education for all young people."—Eliza Bell, Media and Communications Coordinator at Brook charity

Jenna Adams is a London-based author. She began writing at the age of fourteen and now writes from her third-floor flat, which is full of houseplants. She has written for a variety of publications including The Book Network, Brook Charity, and The Content Wolf, and is passionate about exploring mental health, consent, and codependency in her writing. You can find out more about her work on Twitter (@JennaAdamsBooks), Instagram (@jennadamsbooks), TikTok (@jennadamsbooks) or her website, www.jennaadamswriter.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781911107538
ISBN 10	1911107534
Title	Can I Stray
Author	Jenna Adams
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Neem Tree Press Limited
Year published	2022-10-11
Number of pages	432
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.