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Out from Delacorte Romance
on July 6, 2026
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.
...But Ivy will be the one to finish it.
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 the renewed hunt, the ex-best friends go head-to-head in search for gold. But as they get digging, they'll discover more things buried between them than they bargained for.
Praise
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION
"Intricate and delightful." -Kirkus
"A deliciously fun romp." -Publisher's Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
"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. If this book had existed when I was in high school, it would have changed my life!” -Kendahl Landreth, Happy Wife, Happy Life book club
“A delightful romance, treasure hunt, and celebration of queer history all rolled into one. I felt so connected to my queer lineage while reading this book. 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. Every teen (and adult!) should read this book!" -Jenny L. Howe, author of Love at Full Tilt and How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House
“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. Kit Rosewater continues to deliver the authentic romances readers yearn for.” —Julian Winters, bestselling author of Right Where I Left You
"Kit Rosewater excavates queer history in a way that looks not only at the past, but at our present and future as well. 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
"A heart-melting and immersive love letter to both LGBTQ+ history and the history of an all-consuming, blurred-lines best friendship that would blow up any queer teen’s life. 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
“Rosewater effortlessly weaves the queer past and present together like clues in a treasure hunt that lead toward a bright future. 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
"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
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