Despite being released on Valentine's Day, I wouldn't consider always the almost a romance. There's romance in it, and it does have a happy ending, but there's also a lot of relationship drama and unhappiness. I think the romance part of this book was it's weakest aspect.

Overall, this is a coming of age story. Miles just recently came out as trans before the book starts and while the people in his life are mostly accepting of it there's parts that they just don't always get right. And there's a lot that Miles doesn't get right either because at the end of the day, he's a teenage boy and teenagers fuck up a lot even without the added pressure of being queer in a small town. I loved reading about his piano lessons which his teacher Stefania (probably the best side character in the book). And I think my favourite part of the book was when Miles dad gave him a tie. 

think this is a fantastic queer YA novel that everyone should read! We need more queer and trans YA so I'm always stoked to read and promote new ones. I suggest looking up trigger warnings if they're useful for you.

Thanks to Netgalley for the arc