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The Inbetween: Am I Alex or Alexandria?
Alex always knew she didn’t quite fit the mold, but she’s never been able to figure out why. In the blur of basketball practice, AOL instant messenger chats, and the high school gossip mill of 1999, Alex is caught in a whirlwind of self-discovery. She’s exploring new feelings, testing boundaries, and crafting a whole new identity—online and off.
Pretending to be “Zack,” a confident and charming boy on AIM, was supposed to be a harmless joke, but it quickly turns into something more. Zack is everything Alex wishes she could be—bold, sure of himself, and effortlessly cool. But as Alex navigates her growing feelings for her best friend Whitney, the confusing allure of Nathan, and the complicated web of lies she’s built online, she’s forced to confront the Who am I, really?
Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Eleanor & Park, The Inbetween is a heartfelt exploration of identity, first love, and the messy, beautiful process of figuring out who you are—when you’re not sure where you fit.
Pretending to be “Zack,” a confident and charming boy on AIM, was supposed to be a harmless joke, but it quickly turns into something more. Zack is everything Alex wishes she could be—bold, sure of himself, and effortlessly cool. But as Alex navigates her growing feelings for her best friend Whitney, the confusing allure of Nathan, and the complicated web of lies she’s built online, she’s forced to confront the Who am I, really?
Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Eleanor & Park, The Inbetween is a heartfelt exploration of identity, first love, and the messy, beautiful process of figuring out who you are—when you’re not sure where you fit.
207 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2025
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September 7, 2025
I’ve read a lot of books about transgenders. Partly because one of my closest friends is a transgender woman, but even before I met her, the idea of being stuck in the wrong body has always fascinated me. The courage it takes to truly be their authentic self. The confusion their family & friends feel, and the sometimes terrible depression caused by people who don’t understand or support them… or worse yet, try to hurt them. This book was good, but not among the best. I am going to read the 2nd book in the series, since I already bought it, but ai don’t have high expectations. Sorry, A.C.
April 17, 2026
Figuring Out Who and What You Are is a Challenge For Everyone
Alex is confused by her feelings about herself and what to do with her life. She tries to deal with feeling like a boy, but is not easily able to express her/his feelings to friends who do not understand. Family is probably worse do to the closer connections and consequences of revealing the secret to the wrong people or too soon for things to be understood before too much information buries the facts under all the rumors and confusion. But true friends still offer support and try to understand the situation.
Alex is confused by her feelings about herself and what to do with her life. She tries to deal with feeling like a boy, but is not easily able to express her/his feelings to friends who do not understand. Family is probably worse do to the closer connections and consequences of revealing the secret to the wrong people or too soon for things to be understood before too much information buries the facts under all the rumors and confusion. But true friends still offer support and try to understand the situation.
January 31, 2025
what a journey
Growing up in a similar time period, I had friends in high school that were probably transgender and we didn’t t know it. This gave such an amazing insight into the world of someone truly trying to find and figure themselves out, even when it seemed impossible or scary. I loved the journey through this book and look forward to more books from this author.
Growing up in a similar time period, I had friends in high school that were probably transgender and we didn’t t know it. This gave such an amazing insight into the world of someone truly trying to find and figure themselves out, even when it seemed impossible or scary. I loved the journey through this book and look forward to more books from this author.
January 31, 2025
A Raw and Compelling Coming-of-Age Story
It’s for anyone who has ever felt like they existed on the edges, not quite fitting into the labels assigned to them.
It’s for anyone who has ever felt like they existed on the edges, not quite fitting into the labels assigned to them.
September 6, 2025
Compelling and emotional story.
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