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Adam Thorn must deal with all the normal challenges of being a young adult, as well as the complications of being gay and having a family that doesn't support him, sexual harassment by his boss, and an ex-boyfriend who replaces Adam with a girl. While Adam feels his world is ending figuratively, in a parallel subplot the world really is ending. Set during just one day of Adam’s life, teens will relate to the complex conflicts in this humorous and sensitive coming-of-age story. This thought-provoking novel would be a strong literature circle book or an independent novel for grades 11-12. Social considerations noted; teacher preview recommended.