Jesse's Triumph

Annotation. From award-winning young adult author Amra Pajalic comes a best friends love triangle, zero to hero makeover, found family, coming of age YA novel for fans of Melina Marchetta and John Green. Jesse's childhood took a backseat as he became his ailing mother's primary caregiver, patiently counting down the days until high school finished and his real life began. When a new student, Sabiha, arrives at his school he meets his dream girl, but she's met his best friend first.After Jesse's debut novel is published while he's a high school student, he's thrust into the spotlight. Can Jesse steer his way trough his new-found triumph, be with his dream girl, and ride the high school popularity wave without losing sight of who he truly is?