Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg. A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi. I did not get a chance to read this before it was archived. So many books and not enough time!

Koningsberg has turned the closet inside-out with a protagonist who is happily out at home, but seeks a new horizon where his sexuality is still a secret. The romance blossoms through friendship in an authentic way and the boys' relationship goes through natural ups and downs. While the tension is thick at times, the quiet moments are so, so tender.

Very unique concept to the traditional coming out story. Love this author