Well, 'The Catcher in the Rye' might be a bit similar in the sense that it also focuses on a young protagonist's journey and self - discovery. It has that coming - of - age feel to it.
Another one could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It shares the aspect of exploring different characters and their relationships within a certain social context, just like 'Sugar Boy A Novel' might do.
Well, if 'Sugar Boy Short Stories' is a relatively niche or new collection, you might want to check out some independent publishers' websites. They often feature unique short story collections that might include it. Also, reaching out to book clubs or literary communities could be a good idea as they may have more information.
One similar novel could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. In it, Scout and Jem are children with a sense of goodness and innocence. Jem especially shows courage and a sense of right and wrong as he grows up in a racially divided town. Another might be 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', where Tom is a mischievous but ultimately good - hearted boy. His adventures on the Mississippi river are full of fun and also teach him important lessons about life.
One great sugar historical fiction book is 'The Sugar Queen' by Sarah Addison Allen. It weaves a magical story set in a small town with elements related to sugar and its significance in the local culture.
There might not be many novels explicitly labeled as 'Sugar Dark Novel'. However, you could explore works like 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a relationship at its core (the'sugar' aspect in a sense) but also delves deep into the dark and twisted minds of the characters. Another one could be 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield which has elements of mystery and some dark family secrets along with a somewhat romanticized storytelling style.
The book 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' is also a great 'boy and boy story'. It shows how Aristotle and Dante, two very different boys, form a deep friendship that gradually evolves into something more complex. Their journey of understanding themselves, their families, and each other is truly engaging.
Another one could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. The story is told through the eyes of Scout, a young girl, but it also involves her brother Jem, a boy, and it deals with important themes like racism and growing up in the South.
Of course, there are novels that will accompany you through the wonderful times! I recommend 'My Otaku Lolita Younger Sister' to you. This novel belonged to the original fantasy category, mainly about the daily life of the crossdresser brother and the two-dimensional sisters. The most important thing is that the male lead is not a "boy". Perhaps it will be more in line with your taste. I hope you will like this novel and look forward to your feedback.
Another option could be 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It has a young protagonist exploring a very strange world with its own set of rules and oddities. Similar to what we might expect from 'boy in babeland', it's about a journey of discovery in a place that is quite different from the ordinary world.
I'm not sure which specific 'you the novel' you are referring to. There are many novels with 'you' in the title. However, if it's a unique or self - published work, it might be difficult to find exact similar ones. But generally, novels like 'The Fault in Our Stars' also deal with personal relationships and emotions in a very engaging way.
One great sugar trade historical fiction is 'The Sugar Barons' which vividly depicts the power struggles and opulent lifestyles in the sugar trade era. Another is 'Sugar Money' that tells a story full of adventure and the human cost of the sugar trade.