"Flame" follows Asher Park, a famous model in a homophobic society struggling with his sexuality. Secretly in love with his nerdy classmate, Jaeyoon "Jae" Cai, Asher contends with societal pressures to appear heterosexual while maintaining his image as a bully. The story opens with Asher's morning routine and his friendship with Jasper, who knows his secrets. Despite a troubled home life, Asher excels academically as he navigates high school dynamics and his feelings for Jae. The book explores themes of identity, love, and the challenges of fitting into a repressive environment....