cover image EMPRESS OF THE WORLD

EMPRESS OF THE WORLD

Sara Ryan, . . Penguin/Speak, $7.99 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-14-250059-0

"An appealing heroine at a summer school program grapples with the ordinary drama and trauma of teen romance," PW wrote. "This debut author surpasses many of the trappings of stereotypical gay teen representations." Ages 14-up. (May)