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The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn

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The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King

Author
Harry Trevaldwyn
Narrator
Harry Trevaldwyn
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Publish Date
30 January 2025
Run Time
6 hours 59 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and life changes

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What to expect

Read by the author, Harry Trevaldwyn.

"One of the funniest, warmest YAs to be published this decade." - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller

"Beyond hilarious and totally brilliant ... filled with so much heart, humour and warmth, it is THE perfect teen romcom! A total delight to read." - Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth

"Funny, voicey and fresh . . ." - Elle McNicoll, author of Some Like it Cold

The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is the hilarious YA rom-com debut from actor and comedian Harry Trevaldwyn, perfect for fans of Heartstopper.

First there was Bridget Jones. Then there was Georgia Nicolson. Now get ready to meet Patch Simmons . . .

Patch has decided that this is the year he will get a boyfriend. Fate finally intervenes when two new mysterious boys join drama club: Peter, who’s just moved from New York (very chic) and his best friend, Sam.

Patch is confident that one of them will be his first boyfriend. So, armed with his over-supportive best friend Jean and an alarming level of self-confidence, Patch sets out to make his mission a success. Whether or not they actually like boys or him is a problem for later.

"Funny and full of heart, Patch is up there with the great whingers Adrian Mole, Georgia Nicolson, and Bridget Jones. - Monica Heisey, bestselling author of Really Good, Actually

Critics Review

  • One of the funniest, warmest YAs to be published this decade.

    The Bookseller

  • My favourite genre of book is 'Charming Lunatic Complains About Life,' and this is a wonderful entry. Funny and full of heart, Patch is up there with the great whingers Adrian Mole, Georgia Nicolson, and Bridget Jones.

    Monica Heisey, bestselling author of Really Good, Actually

  • The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is nothing short of perfect, a joy from start to finish. Patch is Gen Alpha's Adrian Mole.

    Rebecca Humphries

  • Funny, voicey and fresh. Patch makes Georgia Nicolson seem demure and composed

    Elle McNicoll, author of Some Like it Cold

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  • A rarity of a novel that had me laughing out loud from the very first page. I loved it.

    Tanya Reynolds

  • Beyond hilarious and totally brilliant! I dare you not to be immediately obsessed with Patch and his story. Fair warning: it’ll have you laughing out loud the entire way through! The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is spectacular and dazzling debut, filled with so much heart, humour and warmth, it is THE perfect teen romcom! A total delight to read.

    Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth

  • A winning debut: the perfect blend of hilarious and heartfelt.

    Kirkus, Starred Review

  • Actor Trevaldwyn crafts a sparkling debut starring an aspiring teen actor living in small-town England ...

    Publisher's Weekly

  • 'It is difficult to imagine fans of Heartstopper not loving Patch and his larger-than-life personality on the quest for love.'

    SLJ, Starred Review

  • The funniest person on the internet has written the book everyone needs

    Jameela Jamil

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Details
Author
Harry Trevaldwyn
Narrator
Harry Trevaldwyn
Duration
6 hours 59 minutes
Release Date
30 January 2025
ISBN
9781035049226
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and life changes

Synopsis

Read by the author, Harry Trevaldwyn."One of the funniest, warmest YAs to be published this decade." - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller"Beyond hilarious and totally brilliant ... filled with so much heart, humour and warmth, it is THE perfect teen romcom! A total delight to read." - Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth"Funny, voicey and fresh . . ." - Elle McNicoll, author of Some Like it ColdThe Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is the hilarious YA rom-com debut from actor and comedian Harry Trevaldwyn, perfect for fans of Heartstopper.First there was Bridget Jones. Then there was Georgia Nicolson. Now get ready to meet Patch Simmons . . .Patch has decided that this is the year he will get a boyfriend. Fate finally intervenes when two new mysterious boys join drama club: Peter, who’s just moved from New York (very chic) and his best friend, Sam.Patch is confident that one of them will be his first boyfriend. So, armed with his over-supportive best friend Jean and an alarming level of self-confidence, Patch sets out to make his mission a success. Whether or not they actually like boys or him is a problem for later."Funny and full of heart, Patch is up there with the great whingers Adrian Mole, Georgia Nicolson, and Bridget Jones. - Monica Heisey, bestselling author of Really Good, Actually

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