Eight Seconds

This young adult novel follows eighteen-year-old John as he attends rodeo school, a setting that challenges his preconceived notions about himself. When he finds himself strongly attracted to an older, openly gay peer, John is compelled to explore and understand his own sexuality. The book sensitively portrays his internal struggle, the excitement of a first attraction, and the journey of self-acceptance. It's a story about identity, courage, and navigating personal truths in a world that may not always be understanding. Ideal for teens exploring identity or those seeking stories of LGBTQ+ representation.

Eighteen-year-old John must confront his own sexuality when he goes to rodeo school and finds himself strangely attracted to an older boy who is smart, tough, complicated, gorgeous, and gay.