The Other Side of the Ocean
by J.D. Netto
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Pub Date Jun 17 2025 | Archive Date May 31 2025
Independent Publishers Group | JAB Books
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Description
So much of who I was had to be hidden. I wondered how it would feel to let that part of me be on full display. Maybe I’ d be given the chance to feel. To forget. Or even to breathe…
For most sixteen year olds, life is all about friends, fun, and family. But for Matt Franco, it's different. Because Matt and his family are undocumented immigrants— like many other Brazilian emigres in his town. And that means he can't get a job, he can't get a driver's license, and as for college? Get real. But Matt is also carrying a burden much closer to his own heart.
Matt is gay.
And right now, he’ s the only one who knows it. But that changes when handsome, kind-eyed, and charming transfer student James Alberte walks into class. Because James isn’ t just some queer teen crush. He’ s everything Matt could ask for— and it’ s James’ love, strength, and support that helps Matt finally come out to the world.
Unfortunately, love doesn’ t necessarily make Matt’ s situation any easier. He’ s still stranded by his immigrant status, with a future that seems headed for a dead end. And if he’ s ever going to be happy, Matt will have to decide what he wants, where he’ s headed— and who he is at heart.
It won’ t be simple. And it certainly won’ t be easy.
But when it comes to life, love, and everything in between, what is?
The author of The Whispers of the Fallen and Henderbell series offers a moving, heartfelt story perfect for fans of Adam Silvera’ s More Happy Than Not.
Advance Praise
"J.D. Netto's timely and illuminating story captures the longing, joy, and heartache of being young, an immigrant, undocumented, queer - and in love." -- Alex Sanchez, LAMBDA Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and You Brought Me the Ocean
“I absolutely loved this moving story that celebrates the courage it takes to love openly and live authentically in an uncertain world, offering readers humor, heart, and ultimately hope.” -- Isaac Fitzsimons, LAMBDA Award nominated author of The Passing Playbook
"J.D. Netto's The Other Side of the Ocean is a poetic and candid must-read queer coming-of-age story. Braiding humor and emotion, Matt's voice pulls readers into his life as he grapples with his first gay love and finds his place in the world as a young undocumented person. Honest and immersive, you won't want to put this book down." -- Robin Gow, LAMBDA Award-winning author of Dear Mothman
“Powerful, deeply moving and beautifully written, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OCEAN shines a light on the challenges of undocumented life, the courage it takes to embrace one’s truth, and the importance of all kinds of love. Everyone should read this book.” -- Cale Dietrich, internationally bestselling co-author of If This Gets Out
"This story is pure magic. Heartwarming and hopeful, I couldn't stop turning the page." -- Emily Rath, New York Times bestselling author
"THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OCEAN is a beautifully queer and intersectional coming-of-age story, set over a decade in the past, that will undoubtedly strike a chord with today's readers. The uncertainty Matt and his friends face every single day is expertly rendered - Netto humanizes the experiences of undocumented teens in the United States yet maintains a sense of hope that the country’s laws might someday offer a pathway to citizenship so many need and deserve. Humorous, heartbreaking, and eye opening - this story will stay with me." -- A. J. Sass, award winning author of Just Shy of Ordinary and Ellen Outside the Lines
"A deeply moving story that sheds light on the reality of so many undocumented teenagers in America.." --- Sasha Alsberg, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of The Androma Saga and Breaking Time duology
"THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OCEAN is as heartwarming as it is timely. This sweet romance will sweep you off your feet." -- Matthias Roberts, author of Holy Runaways and Beyond Shame
"A heartwarming story of hope, resilience, and of daring to dream, bursting with authenticity that can only come from raw experience." -- Elizabeth Sagan, BookTours360
Marketing Plan
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Digital review copies available
Ebook spotlights and promotions
Publisher website spotlights
Social media spotlights
NYPL event for Pride 2025, potential event for Latin Heritage Month 2025
Bibliotheque event for Pride 2025
Imaginarium Festival
Brazilian Consulate in NYC
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781625677204 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 280 |
