The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King

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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
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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