Thank you Quill Tree Books for an advanced copy to review!

A queer biracial teen confronts issues of race, privilege, class, and sexuality on his journey to falling in love.

^from the publisher!

After reading and loving The Black Flamingo last year, I was so excited to see that Dean Atta had another book coming out.

I love novels in verse. They are so unique and beautiful and the storytelling always hooks me right away. There’s something about the magic of this type of writing that is so different from anything else.

Kai had my heart from the very first page of this novel. Trying to figure out his life, what makes him happy, friendships, crushes, school, love, family… it’s such an incredible story.

I loved his friendships and how they developed in the book. I loved Matt so much. I understand his hesitancy and how it made things stressful and frustrating for Kai. But that ending!!! Tears in my eyes. So beautiful. Vass was lovely and I adored their storyline. Handled delicately, and was heartfelt.

All in all, an enthusiastic yes from me. Loved.