Praise for this book
"Luca's story had me laughing, crying, and cringing-sometimes all on the same page. Anything But Fine has authentic characters, addictive plotlines, and writing that feels like a warm hug. What a delightful book." - Robbie Couch
"Anything But Fine is a gorgeous story about love, loss, friendship and hope-and about finding your true self after your one and only dream shatters into a thousand pieces." - Fleur Ferris
"Heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting and romantic, Anything But Fine explores how hard the fall from a great high can be, and what it means to pick yourself back up again. With unforgettable, realistic characters you can't help but root for, this contemporary is a must-read for everyone who's ever been left wondering how to find themselves again when their entire world is uprooted." - Sophie Gonzales
"Anything But Fine is a hilarious and moving portrait of what it means to reassess your life when your future suddenly looks very different to what you've always dreamed. Tobias Madden has created a queer love story that is fresh, romantic and thoroughly entertaining." - Erin Gough
"A messy, funny, and heartwarming book that brilliantly tackles the difficulties of grieving your biggest dreams, the headrush of first love, and the complexities of friendship." - Adiba Jaigirdar
"Luca and the whole cast of Anything But Fine will forever be pirouetting in my soul! With so much humor and heart, Tobias Madden shows that whether it's coming out, romance, friendship, school, or career ambitions, there's no singular right way to get where you're going. Even when seemingly insurmountable obstacles come your way, sometimes the biggest triumphs come from dancing into the unexpected." - Jason June
"I was hooked from the first paragraph and I absolutely loved this book! At its heart is such a fresh, diverse, heartwarming love story that anyone will love, no matter how they identify. I cried at times but I smiled so often while I was reading this. While it was at times raw, devastating and real, it was such a fun, cute and romantic read, and I fell in love with Luca over and over again! I was cheering for Luca from the beginning and continue to cheer for him beyond the final page." - Gary Lonesborough
"Anything But Fine is everything wonderful I love in a book: characters so real they breathe, a rollercoaster of a story that made me laugh, cry, and swoon, and vivid, gorgeous writing. Brilliant." - Jennifer Niven
"Anything But Fine is anything but just fine; it's everything inspiring, complicated, and beautifully human, like a pirouette. Luca is a broken ballet dancer trying his best to find himself in a new world where his dreams are as shattered as his foot, but Tobias Madden deftly explores how imperfect the path is to rebuilding, finding yourself, and forging ahead when all seems lost. With a messy, swoony romance and an array of complex and evolving relationships, Luca's story is a lesson in realizing that the only misstep is not taking the next step, and the power that comes from within." - Steven Salvatore
"Luca's wit is the armor shielding his tender and sweet insides, and what brilliant armor it is. This book is the funniest I've read all year, which makes its vulnerability and poignancy only more powerful." - Eliot Schrefer
"In Anything But Fine, Tobias Madden delivers a stirring meditation on identity and grief. Sweet, warm and thoroughly delightful, it will quickly dance its way into your heart." - Krystal Sutherland
"Sincere, charming, emotional, and chaotic, Anything But Fine is an honest portrayal of how equally terrifying and beautiful figuring out who we are and who we can be is." - Jonny Garza Villa
"Anything But Fine is a gorgeous story about love, loss, friendship and hope-and about finding your true self after your one and only dream shatters into a thousand pieces." - Fleur Ferris
"Heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting and romantic, Anything But Fine explores how hard the fall from a great high can be, and what it means to pick yourself back up again. With unforgettable, realistic characters you can't help but root for, this contemporary is a must-read for everyone who's ever been left wondering how to find themselves again when their entire world is uprooted." - Sophie Gonzales
"Anything But Fine is a hilarious and moving portrait of what it means to reassess your life when your future suddenly looks very different to what you've always dreamed. Tobias Madden has created a queer love story that is fresh, romantic and thoroughly entertaining." - Erin Gough
"A messy, funny, and heartwarming book that brilliantly tackles the difficulties of grieving your biggest dreams, the headrush of first love, and the complexities of friendship." - Adiba Jaigirdar
"Luca and the whole cast of Anything But Fine will forever be pirouetting in my soul! With so much humor and heart, Tobias Madden shows that whether it's coming out, romance, friendship, school, or career ambitions, there's no singular right way to get where you're going. Even when seemingly insurmountable obstacles come your way, sometimes the biggest triumphs come from dancing into the unexpected." - Jason June
"I was hooked from the first paragraph and I absolutely loved this book! At its heart is such a fresh, diverse, heartwarming love story that anyone will love, no matter how they identify. I cried at times but I smiled so often while I was reading this. While it was at times raw, devastating and real, it was such a fun, cute and romantic read, and I fell in love with Luca over and over again! I was cheering for Luca from the beginning and continue to cheer for him beyond the final page." - Gary Lonesborough
"Anything But Fine is everything wonderful I love in a book: characters so real they breathe, a rollercoaster of a story that made me laugh, cry, and swoon, and vivid, gorgeous writing. Brilliant." - Jennifer Niven
"Anything But Fine is anything but just fine; it's everything inspiring, complicated, and beautifully human, like a pirouette. Luca is a broken ballet dancer trying his best to find himself in a new world where his dreams are as shattered as his foot, but Tobias Madden deftly explores how imperfect the path is to rebuilding, finding yourself, and forging ahead when all seems lost. With a messy, swoony romance and an array of complex and evolving relationships, Luca's story is a lesson in realizing that the only misstep is not taking the next step, and the power that comes from within." - Steven Salvatore
"Luca's wit is the armor shielding his tender and sweet insides, and what brilliant armor it is. This book is the funniest I've read all year, which makes its vulnerability and poignancy only more powerful." - Eliot Schrefer
"In Anything But Fine, Tobias Madden delivers a stirring meditation on identity and grief. Sweet, warm and thoroughly delightful, it will quickly dance its way into your heart." - Krystal Sutherland
"Sincere, charming, emotional, and chaotic, Anything But Fine is an honest portrayal of how equally terrifying and beautiful figuring out who we are and who we can be is." - Jonny Garza Villa
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