I Wish You All the Best
by Mason Deaver
When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they are thrown out and move in with an estranged sister. At a new school, a friendship with Nathan slowly turns into more.
At a glance
- Genre
- Young Adult
- Trope
- Friends to Lovers
- Heat
- Sweet
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 320 pages
Reading Options
I Wish You All the Best
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After being kicked out for coming out as nonbinary, Ben De Backer finds a fresh start and an unexpected romance at a new school.
- Fans of YA contemporary
- Readers seeking queer coming-of-age stories
- Reflective
- Features Friends to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal, based on shared high school experience.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Following a painful rejection by their parents upon coming out as nonbinary, Ben De Backer is forced to relocate to live with an estranged older sister. As they navigate the daunting landscape of a new high school, Ben crosses paths with Nathan, and their blossoming friendship begins to deepen into something more intimate.
Central Conflict
Ben struggles to build a new life and find acceptance after being rejected by their family for being nonbinary.
Setting
A new high school and the sister's home.
Strengths
- Addresses important themes of identity and acceptance
- Strong emotional core
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Mason Deaver
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Push
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781338306125
- ISBN-10
- 133830612X
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