Jay's Gay Agenda

Jason June

Jun 2021 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

From New York Times bestselling author Jason June comes a moving and hilarious sex-positive teen rom-com about the complexities of first loves, first hookups, and first heartbreaks—and how to stay true to yourself while embracing what you never saw coming, that’s perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli. 

There’s one thing Jay Collier knows for sure—he’s a statistical anomaly as the only out gay kid in his small rural Washington town. While all his friends can’t stop talking about their heterosexual hookups and relationships, Jay can only dream of his own firsts, compiling a romance to-do list of all the things he hopes to one day experience—his Gay Agenda.

Then, against all odds, Jay’s family moves to Seattle and he starts his senior year at a new high school with a thriving LGBTQIA+ community. For the first time ever, Jay feels like he’s found where he truly belongs. But as Jay begins crossing items off his list, he’ll soon be torn between his heart and his hormones, his old friends and his new ones . . . because after all, life and love don’t always go according to plan. 

Ratings and reviews

Snarky, sassy, sweet and so full of soul, Jason June’s Jay’s Gay Agenda kept me smiling from the very start! I’m thoroughly impressed by the pace this talented author keeps up as Jay takes us along for the ride of a lifetime. Growing up as the only out gay student in a very small town, Jay’s culture shock is understandable when he’s plunked down in sophisticated Seattle at the start of his Senior year in high school. In the process of crossing items off of his to-do list, Jay finds out that growing up has more to do with being human, than it does with how one identifies. Issues like loyalty, understanding, honesty, and feeling wanted and accepted, are universal. And learning how to function in society has its challenges, no matter where you call home. We all can relate to some of the things Jay faces, and just watching Jay navigate his way through them is a pleasure. A beautifully written, heartfelt story, I absolutely adored Jay’s Gay Agenda.

When 17-year-old Jay moves to Seattle for his senior year in high school, he's excited to no longer be the only gay kid in town. He finally gets to have all those firsts other teens do: first date, first kiss, and more. But in his eagerness to cross off the items on his Gay Agenda, will he lose sight of what really matters? This charming YA starts off slowly, but becomes an engrossing read once Jay gets to Seattle. Jay is a sweetheart, but he doesn't always see how his actions affect others. This is a story of teens trying their best in unfamiliar situations and not always making the best decisions. It's an authentic story that everyone can can relate to. There is some (non-explicit) sexual content that may not be appropriate for young teens. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

if you liked any of Becky Albertalli's books or Adam Silvera's, you would like this one. It's sweet and funny. I loved reading it.

About the author

Jason June (it's a two-name first name, like Mary-Kate without the hyphen or the Olsen twin) is a bestselling author of young adult contemporary rom-coms that celebrate queer love and lust and chaotically gay shenanigans. His works include Jay’s Gay Agenda, Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball, and the instant New York Times bestseller Out of the Blue. When not writing, JJ zips about Dallas, Texas, with his husband and their Pomeranian, Pom Brokaw. JJ is a tried and true Laura Dern stan, and he is actively looking for an Andalite friend. Find out more about JJ and his books at heyjasonjune.com.