In Spite of You

'Romantic, sharply observed, and wickedly funny, In Spite of You is the perfect rom-com for people who love love – and also love the delicious pleasure of holding a really good grudge.' - Jodi McAlister

'What a breath of fresh air to read a book like this, that's as clever and funny as it is full of vulnerability and heart. Patrick Lenton astutely observes modern culture and romance through the lens of someone who's been through it all. These characters are the people we all love to hate, or hate to love – and ultimately, love does win.' - Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen

'A cross between Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion and the craziest Reddit thread you've ever been sent. Made me feel like I was eavesdropping on a juicy conversation at the next table.' - Sinead Stubbins

'A funny and sexy queer romp about finding out who you are throughout the messiness of life, and the friends who put up with you support you every step of the way. Come for the horny love story between men, come again for the love story between friends.' - Rebecca Shaw

'Genuinely funny and smartly observed, In Spite of You channels the charm of classic rom-coms - idealistic and entertaining - but adds a fresh twist with a plot driven by high stakes and gay shenanigans... Lenton's protagonist is so insistently relatable that readers can't help but laugh along, as if encouraging their own messy friend... a delightful experience, a snapshot of millennial anxieties and queer frustrations wrapped up in a satisfyingly current romance. Recommended for readers who enjoy Andrew Sean Greer and Claire Thomas.' - Abe Theobald, Books+Publishing