The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:30th Jan '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A wonderfully hilarious rom-com about finding your first love when your personality might be too big for the world around you!
The first YA novel from actor and comedien Harry Trevaldwyn. Georgia Nicolson meets Bridget Jones in this wonderfully hilarious rom-com.
"The funniest person on the internet has written the book everyone needs!" - Jameela Jamil
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is the hilarious YA rom-com debut from actor and comedian Harry Trevaldwyn, perfect for fans of Heartstopper.
First there was Bridget Jones. Then there was Georgia Nicolson. Now get ready to meet Patch Simmons . . .
Patch has decided that this is the year he will get a boyfriend. Fate finally intervenes when two new mysterious boys join drama club: Peter, who’s just moved from New York (very chic) and his best friend, Sam.
Patch is confident that one of them will be his first boyfriend. So, armed with his over-supportive best friend Jean and an alarming level of self-confidence, Patch sets out to make his mission a success. Whether or not they actually like boys or him is a problem for later.
Readers are falling head over heels for Patch . . .
"I stayed up late to read it and found myself - on EVERY SINGLE PAGE - cackling out loud to no one." - Reader review
"I absolutely loved Patch and didn’t want this book to ever end. I laughed out loud at so many parts of this book." - Reader review
"I had so much fun with this book" - Reader review
"This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, a cute romance, and characters who aren't afraid to be themselves." - Reader review
One of the funniest, warmest YAs to be published this decade. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *
My favourite genre of book is 'Charming Lunatic Complains About Life,' and this is a wonderful entry. Funny and full of heart, Patch is up there with the great whingers Adrian Mole, Georgia Nicolson, and Bridget Jones. -- Monica Heisey, bestselling author of Really Good, Actually
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is nothing short of perfect, a joy from start to finish. Patch is Gen Alpha's Adrian Mole. -- Rebecca Humphries
Funny, voicey and fresh. Patch makes Georgia Nicolson seem demure and composed -- Elle McNicoll, author of Some Like it Cold
A rarity of a novel that had me laughing out loud from the very first page. I loved it. -- Tanya Reynolds
Beyond hilarious and totally brilliant! I dare you not to be immediately obsessed with Patch and his story. Fair warning: it’ll have you laughing out loud the entire way through! The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is spectacular and dazzling debut, filled with so much heart, humour and warmth, it is THE perfect teen romcom! A total delight to read. -- Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth
A winning debut: the perfect blend of hilarious and heartfelt. * Kirkus, Starred Review *
Actor Trevaldwyn crafts a sparkling debut starring an aspiring teen actor living in small-town England ... * Publisher's Weekly *
'It is difficult to imagine fans of Heartstopper not loving Patch and his larger-than-life personality on the quest for love.' * SLJ, Starred Review *
The funniest person on the internet has written the book everyone needs * Jameela Jamil *
ISBN: 9781035049202
Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 22mm
Weight: 244g
352 pages