A new young adult book launches on May 12, 2026. The title is In Between Days. Camryn Garrett is the author.

The story features 17-year-old Mira Howard. Her father has just passed away. A stranger named Richard arrives at the funeral. Mira's mother refuses to allow Richard inside. Mira cannot understand her mother's reaction.

Mira later searches through her father's personal items. She makes an unexpected discovery. Richard was her father's boyfriend. Mira had no idea her father had a boyfriend. She had never known for certain he was gay.

This revelation transforms everything for Mira. She must reconsider her father completely. She handles grief and this discovery at once. The novel examines how family secrets deeply impact young people.

The book addresses significant LGBTQ+ themes. It reveals that queer identities often stay hidden. Many LGBTQ+ people keep their identity secret. They do this even from close family. This story brings that experience centre stage.

Camryn Garrett writes diverse and inclusive young adult fiction. Her earlier works featured LGBTQ+ characters and themes. She provides young readers genuine, complex life stories.

Novels like In Between Days matter for young readers. They help teenagers grasp family complexity. They show that identity questions are completely valid.

Readers aged 13 and up can enjoy this book. A young adult publisher releases it. LGBTQ+ Reads called it important for May 2026.

Readers loving family stories, identity exploration, and self-discovery will likely enjoy this. It promises emotional and meaningful reading for all young adults.