To preface this review, I want to say this book is important for many reasons. First, the main character, Ben (they/them), identifies as non-binary. This representation is lacking in literature and I really enjoyed reading about their journey of coming to terms with that identity. Second, the novel addresses turbulent and abusive behavior from parents towards children. Just because you are someone’s parent does not mean you are always in the right with your actions towards them. There is still respect that must be earned and maintained between parents and their children. Ben’s mother and father in this book are ignorant to that fact and it honestly was disturbing to read about. While I enjoyed this book, I did decide to only give it three stars. YA fiction is not my favorite genre and I found some of the scenes in this book to be childish (rightly so, as the characters are in high school). I believe I would have enjoyed this novel much more three or four years ago when I was closer to Ben and their friends ages.