The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn Review (Gifted/AD)

Hello Readers,
Thank you to NetGalley and Ever King for providing an eBook copy of The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn in exchange for an honest review. The copy I received didn’t include a cover, so I’m using an image found through Google (Fair use for review purposes). Since today is its official publication day, this review will be spoiler-free.

Happy Publication Day
 
Title: The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King
Author: Harry Trevaldwyn
Genre: YA rom-com
Pages: 352
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Synopsis:
Patch Simmons has decided that this is the year he will get a boyfriend, so it's goodbye to his French pen-pal Jean-Pierre and hello to the world!
Unfortunately, the only other "out" boys in his school year are dating each other, so finding a boyfriend isn't going to be easy... Until fate finally intervenes and two new mysterious boys join drama club: Peter, who’s just moved from New York (very chic) and his best friend, Sam.
Patch is confident that one of them (although either of them will do!) will be his first boyfriend. So armed with his single mum’s outdated self-help books, his over-supportive best friend Jean and an alarming level of self-confidence, Patch is confident that this mission will be a complete success. Whether or not they actually like boys or him is a problem for later.
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud comedy from rising star Harry Trevaldwyn, a story about boldly being yourself, going for what you want, but never losing sight of who truly has your back.
 
Miniature Review
 
Harry Trevaldwyn’s debut novel is a hilarious and heart warming coming-of-age story that will instantly charm readers. Patch, the protagonist, is a flawed yet endearing teenager—full of ego and innocence—balancing humour with moments of vulnerability. His over-the-top behaviour and comically awkward moments, like gossiping with teachers over biscuits, had me laughing out loud repeatedly.
 
The book masterfully balances comedy with tender coming-of-age moments. As Patch matures throughout the story, his flaws are addressed without compromising his core personality. The supporting characters are equally entertaining, adding richness and relatability to the plot.
 
Harry’s comedic writing is sharp, warm, and effortlessly captures the relatable struggles of adolescence. The humour and emotional depth will resonate with both young readers and adults alike.
 
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is a must-read for anyone who enjoys witty humour and heartfelt moments. I can’t wait to see what Harry writes next.

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