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Practically Undeclared: From The World of Theoretically Straight
Lovable goofball Oliver Hammond just started his first year of college, rooming with his best friend, Theo Briggs. His major? Undeclared. His love life? Also undeclared. In fact, Oliver has been doing some research and might be on the asexual spectrum, but who even knows? Maybe he'll finally figure everything out here at school.
Jude Cohen is an ambitious sophomore whose life seems practically perfect. They have great friends, a stunning girlfriend, and a plan to land their dream job by age thirty. Their parents even financially support Jude through school. The only downside is that their family refuses to accept Jude's queer identity. Surely Jude can tolerate the deadnaming and misgendering to keep the cash coming for five more years, right?
When Oliver and Jude keep running into each other on campus, they discover they have far more in common than they ever imagined. Not romantically, though—Jude likes girls, and Oliver... well, he doesn't really like anyone, at least not like that. Instead, they become inseparable best friends, closer than they ever thought possible.
So when the holidays come around, Jude gets a brilliant bring home Oliver as their fake boyfriend. Oliver is happy to help, Jude's close-minded parents are pleased, and no one has to get hurt. What could go wrong?
From one of the quirky queers who brought you Theoretically Straight and Theoretically Perfect comes an endearing spin-off exploring love, friendship, identity, and self-worth.
Jude Cohen is an ambitious sophomore whose life seems practically perfect. They have great friends, a stunning girlfriend, and a plan to land their dream job by age thirty. Their parents even financially support Jude through school. The only downside is that their family refuses to accept Jude's queer identity. Surely Jude can tolerate the deadnaming and misgendering to keep the cash coming for five more years, right?
When Oliver and Jude keep running into each other on campus, they discover they have far more in common than they ever imagined. Not romantically, though—Jude likes girls, and Oliver... well, he doesn't really like anyone, at least not like that. Instead, they become inseparable best friends, closer than they ever thought possible.
So when the holidays come around, Jude gets a brilliant bring home Oliver as their fake boyfriend. Oliver is happy to help, Jude's close-minded parents are pleased, and no one has to get hurt. What could go wrong?
From one of the quirky queers who brought you Theoretically Straight and Theoretically Perfect comes an endearing spin-off exploring love, friendship, identity, and self-worth.
411 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2026
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August 22, 2026
Definite read for those who either have had or are going through toxic family relationships. I can relate back to those anxiety filled holidays where you go back home and just have to get through it. I love it when I can learn something while enjoying a fiction book and now I know a lot more about the asexual umbrella orientations! It even made me miss my college days where it was easy to make friends and try/learn new things all the time.
Looking forward to any future books in this world!
Looking forward to any future books in this world!
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