The Bermudez Triangle

A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the messy transition of a friend group shifting into new romantic dynamics, or when a child is exploring their own sexual identity. It follows three best friends, Avery, Mel, and Nina, whose airtight bond is tested when two of them fall in love while the third is away at a summer program. The book tackles the nuances of loyalty, the pain of being the odd one out, and the courage it takes to be honest with oneself and others. While it deals with mature themes of sexuality and high school social pressures, it is a realistic and grounded choice for older teens (14 and up) who need to see that friendship can evolve and survive even when the rules change. It is a compassionate tool for normalizing LGBTQ+ identity within the context of lifelong friendships.