The Truth About Triangles, Michael Leali
The Truth About Triangles, Michael Leali
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The Truth About Triangles

Author: Michael Leali

Narrator: Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/21/2024


Synopsis

2025 American Library Association Rainbow Round Table Rainbow BookA heartfelt contemporary middle grade novel perfect for fans of Front Desk, following Luca Salvatore, a young gay Italian American trying to save his family’s pizza restaurant and a life that feels like it’s falling apart after he learns that his parents may be separating and his first crush and best friend might be into each other.Twelve-year-old Luca Salvatore is always running interference: in arguments between his younger twin siblings, in his parents’ troubled marriage, and between Will, the cute new boy in town, and Luca’s best friend, June, who just can’t seem to get along.When the host of his favorite culinary TV show announces an open call for submissions for its final season, Luca is sure getting his family's failing pizzeria on the show will save it and bring his falling-apart family together. Surprisingly, securing a spot is easier than kneading dough—but when the plan to fix everything comes out burned, Luca is left scrambling to figure out just the right recipe to bring his family and his friends back together.From Lambda Literary finalist Michael Leali, The Truth About Triangles is full of heart, perfect for readers of Lisa Jenn Bigelow, Kelly Yang, and Maulik Pancholy.

About Michael Leali

Michael Leali is an award-winning writer and educator. He earned his MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He is the author of the Golden Kite Award–winning novel The Civil War of Amos Abernathy and Matteo. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Michael currently lives in California. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amina

✰ 3.75 stars ✰ “When every part of your life is a dumpster fire, it’s hard to know which flame to put out first.” Earlier last month, I had read Michael Leali's debut, because I was interested in reading his latest middle grade novel, The Truth About Triangles, as I wanted a better feel of his wri......more

OMG!!! 😭😭😭🥺😭 I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!! This book is PERFECT. I hated the parents the entire time but yes the ending is everything the boy deserves!......more

Goodreads review by Deke

This book was an absolutely incredible rollercoaster. Don’t be fooled by thinking it is just a “get on celebrity chef TV show“ book. Oh my gosh this has so many layers and I just cannot stop kvelling at how wonderful the way that parentification of kids is used. I think I cried the entire final 100......more

Goodreads review by Jake

Incredibly cute middle grade book about a middle school boy who’s trying to hold it all together, his friendships, his parents marriage, and the family pizzeria. Luca is a talented pizza maker and anxious kid who wants to make everything perfect for everyone else and loses himself in the process. Pa......more

Goodreads review by Shannon

A heartwarming and tender middle grade novel featuring a gay Italian American tween who tries hard to save his family's pizzaria by getting the restuarant on a reality tv show while his parents become separated and his best friend falls for the boy he has a crush on. Good on audio and perfect for fa......more