Buried Feelings

Kit Rosewater

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Buried Feelings

Buried Feelings

Kit Rosewater

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Description

When a San Francisco treasure hunt ropes two ex-besties back together, they'll end up digging into their own complicated, buried feelings in this queer YA rom com!

"A delightful romance, treasure hunt, and celebration of queer history all rolled into one."--Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of She Drives Me Crazy

Cam was the one who discovered the hunt. He brought it to Ivy like an offering, took her hand as they combed through San Francisco, searching for treasure and conspiring against the heteronormative agenda. But that was back then.

Now juniors, they're both out and proud--Cam as a trans man and Ivy as gay--but their friendship isn't as assured. Problem is, Ivy can't reveal Cam's past betrayal without airing closely guarded secrets of her own.

As Ivy comes across the missing link in the treasure hunt from their childhood, she's certain she can put the clues together and finally come out on top in the cat-and-mouse game Cam's been playing with her ever since their friendship ended.

Once Cam gets wind of Ivy's renewed interest in the hunt, the ex-best friends will go head-to-head in their search for gold. But as they get digging, they'll uncover more things buried between them than they bargained for.

About the Author

Kit Rosewater lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her partner and two small children who are bent on destroying the universe. She is the author of All's Fair in Love and Field Hockey, as well The Derby Daredevils, an illustrated middle grade series. Kit has been a theater and English teacher, a bookseller, a Children's Literature academic, and a Hot Cheetos addict. That's all behind her now. Well, most of it.

Critical Reviews

Praise for Buried Feelings

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

★ "A deliciously fun romp about the necessity of friendship and the power of belonging."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Intricate and delightful."--Kirkus

"Students who love the film National Treasure will enjoy the frenzied search for treasure and love by this well-developed and charismatic cast of characters."--School Library Journal

"A delightful romance, treasure hunt, and celebration of queer history all rolled into one. Thank you, Kit Rosewater, for reminding us that we have never been alone."--Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of She Drives Me Crazy

"Kit Rosewater's Buried Feelings is a complete treasure of a story--full of heart, wit, and adventure. Every teen (and adult!) should read this book!"--Jenny L. Howe, author of Love at Full Tilt

"Kit Rosewater's Buried Feelings is pure gold! A hilarious cast of characters, a slow burn romance full of glorious tension, and a story bursting with queer joy and history."--Kendahl Landreth, Happy Wife, Happy Life book club

"A joyous love letter to discovery, history, and the friendships that change us, Buried Feelings is an irresistible journey filled with endless heart and humor."--Julian Winters, award-winning author of Right Where I Left You

"In between the heart-fluttering romance and page-turning adventure, there's a bold, beautiful affirmation of living--and loving--out loud."--Brian D. Kennedy, award-winning author of A Little Bit Country

"With her signature charm, Rosewater takes readers on a fun, heartfelt quest in search of riches more valuable than fame and fortune. A treasure of a book you won't be able to put down!"--Matthew Hubbard, author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

"The real puzzle of Buried Feelings is how one book contains so many clever tricks and yet still wears its heart on its sleeve so beautifully."--Cale Plett, author of Wavelength and The Saw Mouth

"Rosewater's masterfully woven hunt reveals the treasure that awaits when we face our pasts and open ourselves up to a second chance at love."--Rebecca Bendheim, author of When You're Brave Enough

Publishing Information

Publisher: Delacorte Romance
Pub date: 2026-07-07
Length: 352 pages

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