Patrick, a queer teenager, wants to get his first boyfriend before this years prom. The book gives us a deep inside into his thoughts. Strong emotional ups and downs and an especially in the beginning of the story low selfconsciousnes with high selforientation describe Patches (Patricks) character. Does he change to a more empathetic person? And does he reach his aim of getting a boyfriend in time? Read the book and you’ll get the answers…