First Time for Everything

A young, gay man's life is turned upside down when he discovers his boyfriend may be cheating on him, forcing him to move in with his best friend and their eccentric group of friends in East London. He begins to question whether he is fine after all.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Funny, touching and fabulous... a little slice of queer joy




Julie Cohen, author of Together, has crafted a novel that is both hilarious and tender, while also being raw and heart-stoppingly moving. Amanda Eyre Ward, author of The Jetsetters, praises it as "don't miss the unflinchingly honest, wickedly funny debut from Henry Fry - coming soon!"




In the story, Danny Scudd, a twenty-seven-year-old man, leads a seemingly ordinary life. He has escaped his parents' tiny fish and chip shop and secured a proper writing job in London. His beloved collection of house plants is thriving, and he has just celebrated his first anniversary with his boyfriend, Tobbs. However, everything changes when Danny discovers at an STI clinic that Tobbs might be cheating on him. Suddenly, he and his plants are unceremoniously evicted from his London flat.


Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Danny is forced to move in with his best friend, Jacob, a flamboyant non-binary artiste whom he has known since childhood. They reside in East London, surrounded by an eccentric group of friends. This new living arrangement forces Danny to confront his sexuality and his lack of interaction with it throughout his life. With the help of his inscrutable therapist and the colorful new housemates, Danny begins to unravel the mysteries of himself and question whether he truly is "fine" after all.


Together is a captivating and relatable tale that will resonate with readers who appreciate honest, heartfelt storytelling. It explores themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of navigating one's identity. Julie Cohen's writing is witty, poignant, and filled with moments of laughter and heartache. Amanda Eyre Ward's endorsement further highlights the significance of this debut novel, which is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398705319