Fledged

Can we leave behind the rules we've been breaking?To escape the quiet of his lonely childhood, Jody befriends Luke and his brother, his spirited next-door neighbors. Enticed by their world of music and mischief, Jody joins their rock band and sets off on a tour across the country in a beat-up van, seeking freedom from his strict parents. But as he grows closer with Luke, hidden desires and secret longings begin to unfurl.Set against the backdrop of the abstinence-preaching Christian purity culture movement that thrived in the late 1990s, the friends face the storms of adolescence and self-discovery together. Amidst the rising success of their band, Jody must navigate the complexities of his sexuality as he questions the faith that shapes his worldview. Despite the pressures of fame, family expectations, and the risk to the band, Jody can no longer suppress what he holds in his heart.Fledged is an unapologetic and intense coming-of-age tale, perfect for adult readers craving a story of love, music, and personal discovery.