For fans of If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo.

Stay Gold follows Pony, a trans boy, has recently transferred to a new school and has decided to go stealth - not reveal he's trans. Soon he falls for a popular cheerleader and makes friends who make him question whether his decision to not be open about who he is is the right choice. 

McSmith gives us a compelling coming age of story that doesn't shy away from hard topics like transphobia, homophobia, violence against LGBTQ individuals, and having family who won't accept who you really are. At times hard to read, this book shows the harsh reality many LGBTQ teenagers live every day but also shows that happy endings are possible and should be hoped for.