Really solid for a YA book, especially ones about q/t identity which can easily be more After School Special. Sweet, loved all the characters. Teens are a lot sometimes, and that comes through. ( )

I want to be absolutely clear:

- This book and books like it existing = Infinity/5
- I do recommend this book, especially for trans adolescents, with the caveat of checking the content warnings and the understanding that this book, like the protagonist, is flawed and inconsistent.
- The last thing I want to do is put anyone off reading this book (unless due to the CWs), I simply want to share my thoughts and to temper expectations for a more enjoyable experience.
- As flawed and inconsistent as I find this book to be and my own personal issues with some aspects, it is a heartfelt, beautiful, important work.
- The more art means something to me and I like, care about, and respect it and its creator, the more critical I am. I can't help it.
- I think Queer/ trans art needs to be treated with the respect, integrity, and criticism of any other art.
- I am Queer, Genderqueer, and extremely neurodivergent.

I am having too much trouble wrangling my brain in the midst of a C-PTSD conversion symptoms flare up right now to properly her into this review now, but I will come back later. I truly appreciate this book existing. I also have a lot of notes. I only have notes because I care and this is important to me.

For now, this book is important and beautiful, as well as flawed and inconsistent.

The narration by Logon Rozos is sheer perfection. No notes. ( )

This was my first read on the year...it's going to be tough to top it.

An amazing journey of self-discovery that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. ( )

An incredibly diverse YA novel that explores race, class, sexuality, and coming of age with ease. Definitely a great resource to use when discussing identity among the young LGBTQ community.
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Stonewall and Lambda Award Winner