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Out of Character Hardcover – February 7, 2023

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Dumplin’ meets Geekerella in debut author Jenna Miller’s queer, body-positive love story that explores online and offline relationships in all of their messiness.

If you asked seventeen-year-old Cass Williams to describe herself, she’d happily tell you she’s fat, a lesbian, and obsessed with the Tide Wars books. What she won’t tell you—or anyone in her life—is that she’s part of an online Tide Wars roleplay community. Sure, it’s nerdy as hell, but when she’s behind the screen writing scenes as Captain Aresha, she doesn’t have to think about her mother who walked out or how unexpectedly stressful it is dating resident cool girl Taylor Cooper.

But secretly retreating to her online life is starting to catch up with Cass. For one, no one in her real life knows her secret roleplay addiction is the reason her grades have taken a big hit. Also? Cass has started catching feelings for Rowan Davies, her internet bestie . . . and Taylor might be catching on.

As Cass’s lies continue to build, so does her anxiety. Roleplaying used to be the one place she could escape to, but this double life and offline-online love triangle have only made things worse. Cass must decide what to do—be honest and risk losing her safe space or keep it a secret and put everything else on the line. 

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  2. Language
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  4. Publication date
    February 7, 2023
  5. Grade level
    8 - 9
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0063243326
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0063243323
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"Out of Character is a warm, charming story, unafraid to tackle more serious topics, while exploring reality, fantasy, and the magic that can be found at the intersection of the two." — Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Five Feet Apart

“Utterly enchanting and fantastically nerdy, Out of Character is full of heart, found family, and first love. With friends like these, heartbreak doesn’t stand a chance. A lovely debut!”  — Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author

"Out of Character is a heartfelt reminder that real life can be way more complicated than fantasy realms, and that—even if they aren't packed with pirates or warships or epic battles—friendships, family, and love can be truly legendary."  — Jason June, New York Times bestselling author

"Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Kelly Quindlen, Out of Character is an effortless blend of fandom, friendship, and firsts with a can’t-miss romance. Miller’s earnest debut will instantly capture readers’ geeky hearts!" — Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions

"Bursting with heart and filled with endearing characters I couldn’t help but adore, Out of Character is an unputdownable tale of complex relationships online and off that charmed me from the first page and lingered with me long after the last. I loved it!" — Meredith Tate, author of Shipped

"Heartfelt and honest, Miller’s Out of Character is a perfect love letter to online fan communities. Miller expertly weaves a wonderfully body positive tale of a girl navigating the choppy waters of adolescence and first love that is sure to leave readers smiling long after the book ends." — Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do

"Full of heart and humor, Jenna Miller’s Out of Character is a love letter to fandoms, online friendships, and self-acceptance. I adored this debut and its take on how the greatest role you can play is the one truest to yourself!" — Amelia Coombs, author of Exactly Where You Need to Be

"Geek-tastic! A celebration of all the best parts of internet friendships. This is the perfect story for readers who have lost themselves in a fictional world in order to find themselves in this one." — Lana Wood Johnson, author of Speak for Yourself

"Starring a heartfelt and relatable heroine and filled with sapphic wholesomeness, Out of Character is a joy to read from cover to cover. A love letter to found family, Cass’s story is as sweet and comforting as a fresh plate of waffles." — Jen Wilde, author of Queens of Geek

"A funny, unflinchingly honest look at what it means to be your most authentic self both online and off. Cass is written like a real teen—just as layered as her beloved Tater Tot hotdish. After reading Out of Character, I’m officially a member of Jenna Miller’s fandom." — Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country

"This character-driven portrait—narrated by a confident “fat-girl” whose positive interpretations of her body type and queerness critically inform her hobbies, personality, and relationships—boasts a bevy of supportive characters, meaningful dialogue, and dynamic relationships. Hopeful with memorably constructive portrayals of healthy communication, Miller offers a strong debut." — Publishers Weekly

"A sweet queer romance that celebrates fandoms and explores the complications of balancing online and offline relationships." — School Library Journal

Miller unpacks the mess that comes along with loving other people. A thoughtful companion read for fans of Emma Mills' This Adventure Ends. — Booklist Online

About the Author

Jenna Miller (she/her) writes young adult books about fat, queer, nerdy girls who deserve to be seen and have their voices heard. When she’s not obsessing over words, she can be found making charcuterie boards, befriending people online, cross-stitching, or adventuring in the Minneapolis area. Out of Character is her debut novel and is followed by We Got the Beat.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill Tree Books (February 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063243326
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063243323
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jenna Miller (she/her) writes Young Adult books about fat, queer, nerdy girls who deserve to be seen and have their voices heard. When she’s not obsessing over words, she can be found making charcuterie boards, befriending people online, cross stitching, or adventuring in the Minneapolis area.

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An LGBTQIA+ love story that explores the complexities of online/offline relationships
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An LGBTQIA+ love story that explores the complexities of online/offline relationships
Out of Character is a Young Adult, contemporary, LQBTQIA+, romance. I enjoyed this body-positive, LGBTQIA+ love story that explores the complexities of online/offline relationships and the hesitating involved in sharing an authentic and geeky version of yourself.
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JessReadsWithPride
5.0 out of 5 stars I needed this book when I was 17
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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Rep: Plus Sized Lesbian MC, Pansexual Female LI, BIPOC side character, and more queer characters.

"Something about airing my anxieties behind a screen was easier than confronting them in real life."

Cassidy Williams. Cass. My Captain. My Aresha. My fat, lesbian, RPGing soulmate.

I needed this book when I was 17. I needed this book when I first started getting anxiety and overthinking absolutely everything. When I first started showing signs of my addictive personality, through my own world of roleplaying (threw bebo). I needed this book when I was gaining weight, and starting to question my sexuality.

"No matter what anyone else thought about me, i refused to be someone who hated myself for being who I was or how I looked."

Thank you, Jenna, for writing a book that made me feel seen. Everything was written so beautifully, and it felt all so real.

This book had lots of lessons about how lies become worse, how they spiral out of control, when you overthink and think the worst will happen if you speak the truth. This book is about being brave about being you and happy with who you are. This book is everything.
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Jude Reads
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly lovely
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
This is a perfectly lovely YA book about a fat white lesbian who’s into role playing games. There’s family drama with a high school backdrop, and a satisfying, nuanced romance. I like getting to learn about how fan fiction is played out on Discord servers, and there was just the right amount of content from the characters’ scenes sprinkled throughout the book. I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because the story didn’t hit me in the gut or make me cry, but I definitely look forward to reading Miller’s forthcoming work.
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bobbijoreads
5.0 out of 5 stars Inclusive, queer, and fat-positive.. a breath of fresh air.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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Reading OoC felt like a genuine high school experience. Cass is relatable and you can't help becoming invested in her story whether it's feeling frustrated (make better choices girl!) to rooting for her to follow her heart. The development was great, there were so many lovable characters. The scenes feel like you are there with them adventuring through Minneapolis and Chicago.

The roleplay scenes throughout gave this a 'book within a book' feel that was well executed. There were also multiple references to pop culture, from John Hughes movies to Schitt's Creek quotes.

I really enjoyed this inclusive and fat-positive YA novel, looking forward to seeing what else this debut author writes.
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Jude
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Queer Read with Fat Rep
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
This book sent me straight back to high school. I loved how Cass was already confident in her sexuality and in her fat body. It was so refreshing to read about a fat, queer character who didn't have to "learn to love herself." She had bigger things to worry about! Like accidentally falling in love with her best friend!
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LM
2.0 out of 5 stars irritating main character
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
This book was not for me. I generally love YA and don’t mind the dramatics and emotional turmoil that goes along with it. However, this time it was too much.

“Out of Character” is about Cass, a self-described fat lesbian nerd. And I loved this about her. Unfortunately, those were the only things I loved. Almost every single issue Cass had was brought on by herself. She lied to everyone she knew and kept making things worse for herself. She kept her role-playing life away from her “real life” friends and family. She also lied by omission to her role-playing friends by not telling them that the people in her real life didn’t know about them. This becomes a major issue so that’s why I mention it.

I just didn’t see how in 2023 it’s a big deal to have online friends and to play role-playing games. I probably can list off 5 people I know for sure that do that and no one cares. I don’t see the big deal and thought it was ridiculous why she was hiding her online activities.

Also, she’s a terrible girlfriend. Because of the lying about her role-playing, which is a big part of her life, she’s always lying to her girlfriend. She chooses her online life over Taylor time and time again and doesn’t seem to really want much to do with her. Why have a girlfriend if you won’t make time for her?

I think if you’re interested in this book then read other reviews. I’m sure others enjoyed this far more than I did.
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Amanda M Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Teenage Romance for Everyone
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
This book is an absolute breath of fresh air! I grew up a fat queer outsider in rural Ohio a million years ago (80 +90s) and to say that everything was complex would be an understatement. I'm always grateful to read good books about plus size and LGBTQIA2S characters who get to live their lives as themselves and find something in their journey but I don't really have too many experiences where that character is both. I can't quite tell you how happy it makes me to see the kids getting to read books where being fat and queer isn't a burden to be overcome, where living beings with those traits can just be accepted, loved, and thrive BECAUSE they're themselves. Queer, fat, AND nerdy? Oh man, this was equal parts sweet, satisfying, and honest- everything younger me would've loved to find in all those books she happily ate up back then. Read it for your inner teen, give it to your favorite teen relatives, and recommend it to any tren who needs a good book about a kid figuring things out.
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