Will, an agender teen, struggles with the haunting aftermath of parental abuse as they forge a new life and love in this novel that is perfect for fans of If These Wings Could Fly and Last Night at the Telegraph Club.

Will is a 17-year-old on the cusp of freedom: freedom from providing and caring for their abusive, addicted mother, freedom from their small town with an even smaller mindset, and freedom from hiding who they are.

This utterly captivating read takes us on a journey with Will from their drug dealer mother dying months before their 18th birthday, haunting last words and a threatening past catching up with Will.

But how do you start a new life, reconnect with family, embark on a new love and put your past behind you when it feels like you are destroying everything you touch?

About the Author
Maya MacGregor is a writer, singer, and artist. They sing and write in Gaidhlig and in English. You can find their bilingual work on tor.com, in Steall magazine (summer 2020), and Uncanny magazine, with poetry in Poets' Republic and elsewhere. They sing with the Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association, the Alba Choir, and Fuaran.

Reviews
"A bittersweet portrait of an agender teen finding true family following parental abuse...MacGregor sensitively renders Will's harrowing circumstances, culminating in an emotionally satisfying resolution." -Publishers Weekly

"MacGregor's second YA novel makes an artistic leap to second-person narration that gives Will distance from the many sources of pain and trauma in their life, and the author's experiences being queer and autistic give Will and Julian deeper nuance." -Booklist

"In Maya MacGregor's empowering novel The Evolving Truth of Ever-Stronger Will, an agender teenager learns to acknowledge their trauma, find strength in others, and exist without apologies...The book is narrated to Will by Will, resulting in intimacy...and the people around them are diverse and authentic, too." -Foreword Reviews

"Written in the second person, this work puts readers in Will's shoes, following their harrowing story in a deeply personal way. Will's life is one of perseverance and possessing the desire to move forward despite extreme hardship. The story also highlights how youths who have been through traumatic experiences can ultimately thrive. An intense and introspective exploration of trauma and survival." -Kirkus Reviews



Book Information
ISBN 9781662620171
Author Maya Macgregor
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Astra Young Readers
Publisher Astra Publishing House