I avoided reading this book for a while because of the high school setting and the unique writing style as a series of poems. However, this book surprised me; the arrangement of the poetry produced a stronger insight to the narrators voice and feelings. Aside from the predictable plot and unoriginal trope in YA fiction, I know I would have loved this as a teen. After reading the author's note and understanding the research and interviews that went into this, I realise how Crossan was able to write such powerful disabled characters as an able bodied author. The sister relationship between Grace and Tippi, the friendships, and the first loves made for a nostalgic and happy read as an adult. I really wanted to give this book 4 stars, but I did not cry when I definitely should have cried; something there prevented me from being fully absorbed.