Fan Art by Sarah Tregay tells the story of Jamie and what happens when he finally admits he’s fallen for his best friend, Mason.

High school is never easy, and most of the time it has nothing to do with teachers and homework. In Jamie’s case, his biggest problem is that he is in love with Mason, who also happens to be his best friend.

That would be fine, except it seems like all the girls in his art class know what he’s only just admitted to himself. Besides, does he really want to ruin his friendship with Mason by coming out to him? What if it changes everything and he loses his best friend forever?

But when a picture speaks a thousand words, sometimes you don’t need to say anything at all. Fan Art is about friendship and love, but it’s also about fighting for your rights and combating ignorance and prejudice.

‘Fan Art’ book review

Fan Art by Sarah Tregay is a book about characters. It has a plot that drives the story forward, but while that will draw readers in, they’ll be staying for the likes of Jamie and Mason.

This book is a realistic portrayal of what it’s like to be gay in high school. Jamie struggles with still being in the closet and trying to act “normal” so no one, particularly Mason, knows how he truly feels. But as the story progresses, Jamie gains confidence and realizes he has a voice with the school newspaper. And it’s one he’s going to use.

In the end, this is about falling in love, standing up for what you believe in, and fighting for what you deserve. If you’re a fan of the slow burn, you’ll be turning page after page, waiting to see what Jamie will do and if he’s willing to put his friendship with Mason on the line for something that could be even better.

Fan Art by Sarah Tregay publishes on June 17. Add it to your Goodreads list, or purchase it from Amazon or IndieBound.