More Happy Than Not

This debut novel by Adam Silvera delves into the topics of race, class, and sexuality in a charged near-future summer set in the Bronx. Sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto is struggling to find happiness after a family tragedy leaves him reeling. With the support of his girlfriend Genevieve and new best friend Thomas, he slowly begins to find contentment. However, as Aaron confronts his past and future, he discovers things about himself that threaten to shatter his newfound happiness. A memory-alteration procedure from the Leteo Institute might be the solution but it comes with a high price.