Lonely in Happy Town
From the Series Lorimer Real Love
In this romance set in the world of gaming, a lonely teen finds himself crushing on a girl—both in his favorite video game and in real life.
In Kristopher Mielke’s romance set in the world of gaming, Quentin works nights at a convenience store, only coming alive in the game Happy Town—but he soon finds himself crushing on the same girl in both places.
Juggling the complexities of his feelings, he must confront the blurred lines between fantasy and reality while navigating his own identity. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he faces the challenge of bridging the gap between his two worlds.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4594-2004-5
On pre-order until 08/01/2025
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$20.99 | |
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978-1-4594-2003-8
On pre-order until 08/01/2025
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$16.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 9 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | High/Low, Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: LGBTQIA+, Diversity, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers |
| Imprint | Lorimer Children & Teens |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 208 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-01 |
Author: Kristopher Mielke
Kristopher Mielke (he/they) is the author of Losing Hit Points and co-author of Victory Lap. They love drinking too much coffee, watching long video essays about philosophy and cartoons, and writing about queer heroes and hungry monsters. They live outside of Erin, Ontario.