Last Night in Brighton

A witty and charming coming-of-age debut novel about identity, love, and finding your people. This cozy read is perfect for fans of Sex Education and Heartstopper.

Seventeen-year-old Callum, known as Pip, has always been a bit of a wallflower, and that's fine by him. As he nears graduation, though, his best friend Tommy decides it's time to shake things up. He makes a list for the two of them--dance all night in a gay club, break a few rules, and maybe even kiss some boys along the way.

When Pip reluctantly joins Tommy on their first ill-advised outing, his world changes in a heartbeat. Pip meets a gorgeous university student, Jake, who introduces him to a vibrant new friend group. Pip begins to envision a life he never dared to want for himself until now.

But Jake, as it turns out, has a boyfriend. And Pip's friendship with Tommy is growing increasingly tense. His beloved nan is acting off, and he just can't shake the pesky desire to meet his absent father at long last. When his crush on Jake threatens to destroy his new friend group, Pip must figure out how to reinvent himself without hurting everyone he loves in the process.

This sparkling debut is about the messiness of falling in love, finding your people, and having the courage to live life on your own terms.