Tonight We Rule the World

“Stellar and haunting” - Kirkus Magazine, starred review

“Equal parts heartfelt and heartbreaking […] an unflinching exploration of love, betrayal, power, and trauma, and ultimately, what it means to speak your truth in a world that’s never truly been willing to listen. A brilliant read.” - Stephanie Kuehn, Morris Award-winning author of Charm & Strange

“No one does heartbreak like Zack Smedley. In this story, he weaves an intimate human drama into a thriller of almost mythic power…with brilliant detail and care.” - Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons

“Promoted by the publisher as ‘Speak for boys, ’ Smedley’s second novel is troubling but deeply felt and extremely well written […] the thoughtful presentation of such a rare topic in YA fiction is welcome.” - Booklist Magazine

“An achingly beautiful novel. Each character was meticulously realized to create a puzzle piece of a narrative that kept me guessing, wishing, and hoping for Owen’s self-empowered journey to the very end. This is an incredibly important read.”- James Brandon, author of Ziggy, Stardust & Me

“An important, authentic, thought-provoking story … Owen is a character I’ll remember for a long time.” - Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Music of What Happens

“Unflinchingly honest and powerful…Smedley’s authentic, thoughtful voice is essential to young readers.” - Julian Winters, award-winning author of How to Be Remy Cameron

“A painful and important look at toxic relationships, rape, power, and control.” - School Library Journal

Zack Smedley is the author of Deposing Nathan, which the New York Times said “is a superb story, told in an original and masterly way.” As a member of the LGBT community, his goal is to give a voice to queer young adults, through gritty, morally complex narratives.