{"product_id":"into-the-real-9780062691385","title":"Into the Real","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this gripping, genre-defying YA novel from \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author Z Brewer, three teens--one who presents as genderqueer, one who presents as female, and one who presents as male--are caught up in three very different stories of survival. But those stories intersect as the teens start to realize that they might in fact be a single, singular \"they,\" alternating among worlds--and that accepting themself might be the key to defeating the monsters that plague them in all three.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Quinns. Three Brumes. Three realities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first Brume is a waking nightmare, overrun by literal monsters and cutthroat survivors. For Quinn, who is openly genderqueer, the silver lining is their friendship with Lia--and that there might still be hope for salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second Brume is a prison with no bars. Forced to \"sort out\" their sexuality with other teens at Camp Redemption, Quinn must also figure out why presenting as female has never felt quite right.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe third Brume is a war zone. For Quinn, who presents as male, leading the Resistance against an authoritarian government is difficult, since even the Resistance might not accept them if they knew Quinn's truth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Quinn starts to realize that they might be one person alternating among these three worlds and identities, they wonder: Which world is the \u003cem\u003ereal \u003c\/em\u003eone? Or do they all contain some deeper truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrewer, Z.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eZ Brewer is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of several books, including the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series, and more short stories than they can recall. Their preferred pronouns are they\/them. When not drying readers' tears because they killed off a beloved character, they write books. Z is also an outspoken mental health and anti-bullying advocate. Plus, they have awesome hair. Z lives in Missouri with a husband person, one children person, and four furry overlords that some people refer to as \"cats.\" Visit Z online at www.zbrewerbooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478218281234,"sku":"9780062691385","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c10b9e98-b91e-4208-9953-b27f050a0881.jpg?v=1730290296","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/into-the-real-9780062691385","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}