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message 1: by Irvin (new)

Irvin Hi, everyone!

I wanted to share my upcoming debut novel because it occupies a space in adventure fantasy that I personally struggle to find on BookTok: a story with a gay protagonist where the central plot isn’t romance.

A Particular Boy Among Air Particles follows Cielo, a sixteen-year-old who would rather spend his time reading about the world inside his wardrobe than conform to what is expected of him as a noble heir. When unexplained tremors begin shaking the foundations of his continent, he becomes convinced that the answers lie beyond his homeland.

In The Shell (the name of the world), travel between the continents has only been accomplished by a single explorer more than a century before the story begins. After discovering that explorer’s journals, Cielo leaves home and the (straight) life being built for him to uncover the source of the disturbances before they threaten the stability of the entire world.

Cielo is gay, and his relationship with his identity matters to the story. The central mystery is what is happening to The Shell and whether he can discover the cause before it is too late.

The worldbuilding and magic system are meant to be uncovered alongside the protagonist. Readers gradually piece together how the world works as Cielo travels farther from home and encounters things no one else has seen in generations.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, ARCs are currently available through NetGalley, StoryOrigin and BookSprout. You’re also welcome to message me directly if you’d like a copy.


.•stella•. (take me to camp half blood) (happy pride month!) Does it have any spice?


message 3: by IU_read (new)

IU_read Hi, can i get a copy?


message 4: by Irvin (new)

Irvin IU_read wrote: "Hi, can i get a copy?"

Hello! You can shoot me an email at irvinembalsado@gmail.com, or you can go on NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo.... I have also sent a friend request so I can message you directly.


message 5: by Irvin (new)

Irvin .•stella•. (take me to camp half blood) wrote: "Does it have any spice?"

Hello!

No spice, but there is emotional tension. Cielo is gay, and his growing bond with O.G., the mysterious boy who appears aboard his boat, plays a major role in the story. The book is ultimately an adventure mystery rather than a romance.


message 6: by IU_read (new)

IU_read I already send you an email, i try to download from NetGalley but there is no option for kobo. Thanks


message 7: by Irvin (new)

Irvin IU_read wrote: "I already send you an email, i try to download from NetGalley but there is no option for kobo. Thanks"

Ok! I sent them to you via email. Apparently Goodreads doesn't have a direct message option either haha

Hope you enjoy the book!


message 8: by Amanpreet (new)

Amanpreet Kaur hello lovely readers 🤍

i recently started a new youtube channel where i’ll be sharing cozy bookish content, writing life moments, author updates, and little pieces of my creative journey ☕📚✨

if you’d like to join me on this new journey, i’d love to see you there.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@TheCozyQuill...


message 9: by Irvin (new)

Irvin Hi all!

Apparently links cannot be included via hypertext reference, but simply pasting the link works haha

For anyone interested, here is the NetGalley link: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...


message 10: by Bright (new)

Bright Book Count me in DM brightclever61@gmail.com


message 11: by Irvin (new)

Irvin Bright wrote: "Count me in DM brightclever61@gmail.com"

Hi! Sent the ARC files via email.

Thank you and enjoy reading!


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