SuitabookLove drugged
James Klise
- Reading
- You could read together or check in after sections about Jamie’s choices, allowing space to talk about identity and pressure without requiring a young reader to share personal experiences.
- Themes
- Trying to change his attraction: Jamie steals an experimental drug intended to change his attraction to boys, while trying to conceal his sexuality and fit in. The plot links the attempted change to worsening side effects and to Jamie’s increasingly fragile web of lies, giving the plan troubling consequences.
- Secrecy and fitting in: Jamie tries to survive high school by keeping a low profile and protecting his secret; his choices risk hurting people close to him. The story presents deception as a fragile strategy with possible harm to others, rather than a straightforward route to acceptance.
- Worth knowing
- Jamie’s fear of being found out and the drug’s worsening side effects are part of the story. Its combination of suspense and personal pressure may make these strands worth checking in about as you read.