Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the World meets I’ll Give You the Sun in an exhilarating and emotional novel about the growing relationship between two teenagers guys, told through the letters they write one to the other.

Jonathan Hopkirk and Adam ‘Kurl’ Kurlansky are partnered in English class, writing letters one to the other in a weekly pen pal assignment. With each letter, the two begin to develop a companionship that eventually increases into like. But with homophobia, bullying, and devastating family secrets, Jonathan and Kurl struggle to get over their conflicts and hold onto their relationship…and each other.

This rare and special novel celebrates love and life with engaging characters and stunning language, making it perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson, Nina LaCour, and David Levithan.