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Leah on the Offbeat

by Becky Albertalli · 352 pages · Published April 2018
Spoiler-light guide Similar books included
3.56 / 5 across 85K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A emotional, sweet Young Adult ya contemporary built around prom, bisexual, friend group. 352 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Prom
Bisexual
Friend Group
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Contemporary
LGBTQ+
Moods
Emotional
Sweet
Bi Rep
Key Tropes
Prom
Bisexual
Friend Group
Ending
Satisfying
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No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

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A emotional, sweet Young Adult ya contemporary built around prom, bisexual, friend group. 352 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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