I really enjoyed the gaps that were filled in from the musical. Having more about Connor's character was also great, though I wish there had been more from her perspective. Though, I'm disappointed that *none* of the plot about Connor's actual life, including his sexuality, was put into the musical. It was really interesting to see bits and pieces from the songs thrown in throughout it, as well. I think that some of the big themes that I got from the musical were better represented on that medium than in the book. The same parts of the plot that were frustrating in the musical were also frustrating in the book, which was expected. I'm not sure what I would have thought about it were I not a fan of the musical first. But, I'm glad to have read it.