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What the Law Couldn't Fix

What the Law Couldn't Fix

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WpMetadataReadMatureOngoing2h 24m
WpMetadataNoticeLast published Sun, Aug 2, 2026
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LGBTQIA+
Coming Out and Self-Acceptance
Gay
Bisexual
Jasper and Seth have been best friends since Jasper moved in next door at the start of seventh grade. In five years, you can learn a lot about someone, but never the complete truth. They're in their senior year when Jasper relieves a big weight off his chest thinking everything would be okay, only for it all to come beating down on him. After a long journey to acceptance, both Jasper and Seth are quick to learn that not everyone is okay with seeing others happy. TRIGGER WARNING Various trigger topics such as alcoholism, slurs, self harm, suicide, and discrimination are heavily discussed throughout the book.
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I'm usually pretty good at hiding my feelings behind a good joke, but hiding the feelings I've grown to have for my best friend might be impossible. Archer: Hockey players don't talk about their emotions. That's the stereotype, and the rule I've made myself live by. Keep your deep thoughts to yourself or whatever. But then I started playing college hockey with Theo, and he's someone I can really talk to. Although, there's one thing I can't talk to him about, and that's the lingering feelings I have for him. Theo: My dad was always big into hockey, therefore, he made me start playing young. It was always something I did to make him happy, but I never found joy in it for myself. When I went away to college, I met Archer, and he made me enjoy the sport again. Or maybe it's not the sport I enjoy, it's just him being around. Archer and Theo may share a profound bond that started off with friendship, but once they get a taste, the temptation is all too strong to ruin that. The question is, for better or worse?

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