Abroad

A nuanced and sexy take on growing up and learning to accept who you are. Teen VogueNick Melnikov doesnt know where he belongs. He was just a kid when his Russian-Jewish family immigrated to Michigan. Now hes in London for university, overwhelmed by unexpected memories. Socially anxious, intensely private, and closeted, Nick doesnt expect to fall in so quickly with a tight-knit group of students from his college, and its both exhilarating and scary. Hanging out with them is a roller coaster of serious awkward and incredible longing, especially when the most intimidating of the group, Dex, looks his way. Dex Cartwell knows exactly who he is: a black queer guy who doesnt give a toss what anybody thinks of him. He is absolutely, one-hundred-percent, totally in control of his life. Apart, maybe, from the stress of his familys abrupt move to an affluent, largely white town. And worrying about his younger brother feeling increasingly isolated as a result. And the persistent broken heart hes been nursing for a while . . .When Nick and Dex meet, both find themselves intrigued. Countless late-night conversations only sharpen their attraction. But the last thing Nick wants is to face his deepest secret, and the last thing Dex needs is another heartache. Dex has had to fight too hard for his right to be where he is. Nick isnt even sure where hes from. So how can either of them tell where this is going?A master of building tender and meaningful characters with heartbreaking stakes, Liz Jacobs deftly introduces audiences to the compelling, deeply personal narratives possible in coming-of-age and New Adult romance. ABROAD is an instant classic that approaches LGBTQIA+ and immigrant experiences from a powerful own-voices perspective.