Such a great debut! This is a coming out and growing up story like no other I've read. The whole crux of this novel is that there are all kinds of gay men that exist. Some paint their nails. Others listen to Mettalics. This was so well written. Yes, there are plenty of plot points I saw coming, but they seemed to have a nuance that still made them feel fresh. This was so wonderful! I can't wait to see what Anthony Nerada does next!  

TW: homophobia, domestic violence discussed, child abuse discussed,