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‘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

Publisher 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 *