Release by Patrick Ness

et over the course of a single day, the story follows Adam Thorn, a 17-year-old gay teenager living in a small town with his evangelical Christian family. Despite his parents' disapproval of his sexuality, Adam navigates his relationships, including a strained connection with his preacher father, a complicated romance with his ex-boyfriend Enzo, and a budding relationship with his new boyfriend Linus. Parallel to Adam's narrative is a supernatural storyline involving the ghost of a murdered girl seeking closure. These two narratives converge in a poignant exploration of self-acceptance and transformation.