The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers is a joyful and exuberant fairy tale. It is a perfect young adult summer romance read, as Micah races through the streets of Chicago to find the elusive “Boy 100.” Micah has fallen in love with strangers on his travels through the city and memorializes them on his instagram account in fantasy-inspired sketches that obscure their true identity. He has promised himself that he will actually ask out the next boy he meets- Boy 100. As Micah’s world expands with sudden fame, new friendships, and a real boyfriend- what does it mean to stay true to yourself?

This is a beautiful, queer, contemporary fairy tale of a book; I would highly recommend it to anyone. Readers looking for young adult books with queer joy NEED this book! I couldn’t put it down! Micah is hilarious and genuine, caring deeply for his friends and going to incredible lengths to find his Boy 100. Micah’s family was supportive and loving; I particularly enjoyed the scenes with his older sister and her girlfriend. The details of Chicago were beautifully descriptive and accurate- always maintaining a sense of adventure during summer in the city! Micah learns about what happily ever after truly means, who he can’t live without, and what great friendships he has. The supporting cast is distinct and entertaining to watch as they complete their own quests for love. I can’t wait to see what Adam Sass writes next! Thank you to Adam Sass, Viking Group for Young Readers, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.