Out of the Nest: An Italian Summer

By Gaia B. Amman

1990 Italy. Raging hormones. The Soccer World Cup.
And one unforgettable summer.

Leda-who goes by Lee-has always felt more at home with the boys.
But puberty hits like a bad Italian soap opera, and suddenly, nothing makes sense: periods, crushes, girlfriends, boyfriends, gender roles...and Nico.

Their best friend is turning into a heartbreaker, and Lee swears they're the only one immune to his charm. Or so they keep telling themselves.

Lee doesn't need anyone. Right?

But when first love comes calling and everything Lee thought they knew about themselves begins to shift, this fiercely independent "tomboy" is forced to face the chaos of adolescence, identity, and heartbreak-while surviving the most incredible summer of their life.

An Italian Summer, Out of the Nest is a bold, funny, and heart-tugging memoir-style novel about coming of age-and coming of gender-in 1990s Italy. Whether you're queer or straight, teen or adult, this story will stay with you.

Perfect for fans of queer coming-of-age stories, childhood friendship-to-romance, and the warmth of Italian culture.

Each book in The Italian Saga can be read as a standalone.

Based on a true story.

Go to Italy. Fall in love. Find yourself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1544695926
• ISBN13: 9781544695921
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"