Autoboyography
Tanner Scott, a bisexual teen who went back into the closet when his family moved from California to Provo, Utah, plans to coast through his last semester and leave for college. Then his best friend dares him to join a prestigious seminar where students write a novel in four months, and he falls hard for Sebastian Brother, the devoutly Mormon prodigy mentoring the class. Kirkus notes that as their relationship grows from mentorship to romance, both face religious and family pressures, and Tanner's increasingly autobiographical manuscript threatens to out them.
About This Book
Autoboyography is a young adult romance novel by Christina Lauren, first published in 2018 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. It runs 416 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Young Adult
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Length
- 416 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A closeted bisexual teen risks everything when he falls for a devout Mormon classmate while competing in a high-stakes writing seminar.
- Fans of YA contemporary
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes coming-of-age stories
- Introspective
- Features Forbidden Romance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Mentorship dynamics create an initial power disparity.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
After moving from California to Provo, Utah, Tanner Scott attempts to lay low for his final semester of high school. However, a dare from his best friend leads him to join an elite writing seminar. As he works on his manuscript, he finds himself drawn to Sebastian Brother, a talented, devoutly Mormon student mentor. As their relationship deepens, the pressures of their faith and families, combined with Tanner’s autobiographical writing, create a conflict that threatens to expose them both.
Central Conflict
The tension between the leads' budding romantic connection and the intense religious and family expectations of the Mormon community in which they live.
Setting
Provo, Utah.
Strengths
- Strong premise
- Compelling stakes regarding personal identity and community
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?
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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:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Christina Lauren
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781481481694
Autoboyography: quick answers
- Who wrote Autoboyography?
- Autoboyography was written by Christina Lauren.
- When was Autoboyography published?
- Autoboyography was first published in 2018 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
- What genre is Autoboyography?
- Autoboyography is a young adult romance novel, with forbidden romance, slow burn.
- How many pages is Autoboyography?
- Autoboyography is 416 pages long (Trade Paperback).
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