Sex-O-S (The Italian Saga: Volume 4) — Collector's Hardcover Edition PREORDER

The ultimate bookshelf centerpiece. Treat yourself to the premium hardcover edition of Gaia B. Amman's acclaimed fictionalized memoir.

Product Overview

• Format: Premium Collector's Hardcover
• Shipping: Priority shipping available (Pre-order today for delivery upon release on September 9, 2026!)
• Series: Volume 4 of The Italian Saga (Enjoyable entirely on its own)

The Story

"Evocative and realistic; captures the tangled feelings of young love and lust." — Kirkus Reviews Magazine

Falling in love is messy. The first time is even messier.

Northern Italy, 1993. Lee and Nico have been circling each other since childhood—enemies, best friends, and finally, a couple. But as fifteen-year-old Nico is ready for the next step, Lee is navigating uncharted territory.

Meanwhile, Lee is fighting a quieter, deeper battle. Trapped in a female body while harboring a male soul, Lee must navigate a labyrinth of self-acceptance, body image, and identity.

From the breathtaking backdrops of Northern Italy to the coast of Southern France, Lee’s journey toward that first, monumental moment becomes a candid, comically honest, and fiercely relatable debacle.

Can you truly trust the "bad boy" you’re falling for, or is he just bad news, like everyone insists?

Why Readers Love Sex-O-S

• An Unfiltered Look at Intimacy: A refreshing, un-glamorous, and deeply funny take on the realities of adolescent sexuality.
• 90s Nostalgia: Richly atmospheric, capturing the specific magic, music, and grit of European youth culture in the 1990s.
• A Journey of Identity: A powerful, nuanced exploration of gender, self-discovery, and finding the people who truly see you based on the life of author Gaia B. Amman, Ph.D.

Perfect for fans of Sex Education and I’ll Give You the Sun.

Themes & Details

• Themes: First time, teenage sexuality, body image, eating disorders, LGBTQ+, gender identity, 90s Nostalgia, Coming-of-Age, Nonbinary Identity, Italian culture.