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  • Published: 9 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593624784
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $39.99

Solo Stan




A queer YA romance about two solo concertgoers and unwitting seatmates who, when the show is abruptly cut short, embark on an unforgettable North Carolina summer night together, for fans of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist.

“These two boys will have your entire heart.”
—Sonora Reyes, , bestselling author of the National Book Award Finalist The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

A queer YA romance about two solo concertgoers and unwitting seatmates who, when the show is abruptly cut short, embark on an unforgettable North Carolina summer night together, for fans of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist.

“These two boys will have your entire heart.”
—Sonora Reyes, , bestselling author of the National Book Award Finalist The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

Dakarai (Kai) Barbier was supposed to be at CYPHR’s sold-out show with his best friends. Instead, he finds himself going solo, reeling from the news that they’ve decided to accelerate the next chapter of their lives, leaving him alone the summer after high school graduation.

Meanwhile, Elias Davis has just been sent from New York City to North Carolina to live with his uncle after a last-straw fistfight. Stuck in a town he doesn’t want to be in, and without knowing a soul his own age, he buys a single ticket to CYPHR’s Raleigh show.

When a sudden blackout ends the show early, forcing these unwitting seatmates back onto the streets of Raleigh, they are faced with a choice: get on the bus and head home or take a chance on each other.

They might have arrived alone, but will they be leaving together?

  • Published: 9 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593624784
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $39.99

Praise for Solo Stan



PRAISE FOR Solo Stan:

“A joyful queer rom-com that’s reminiscent of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” —Publishers Weekly

“A wholesome whirlwind queer romance.” —Kirkus Reviews

A sweet and exciting queer romance." —Booklist


PRAISE FOR Rules for Rule Breaking:

A Read With Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List selection

"Romantic and fun, I read this in an afternoon with a big smile on my face." —Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

“Full of fun, slow-burn, romantic comedy hallmark moments.” —Kirkus Reviews

“…Satisfying, laugh-out-loud road-trip debut.” —Publishers Weekly

“Prepare a permanent spot on your must-buy list for Talia Tucker!” —Tess Sharpe, author of The Girls I’ve Been

“Talia Tucker is a debut author to watch.” —Sarah Suk, author of The Space Between Here & Now and Made in Korea

“My favorite kind of rom-com: smart, snappy, and swoon-worthy.” —Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to Be Liked

“[Winter and Bobby] are such imperfectly perfect teens, [I wanted] to cringe, then hug them.” —Claire Ahn, author of I Guess I Live Here Now

“Enemies-to-lovers done right, and an immediate favorite.” —Serena Kaylor, author of Long Story Short

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