Well this was a delight.

Hazel is the sweetest 14 year old you'll ever read about. She loves her science books, her animals, her friends and her family so much my heart explodes just thinking about it. She's full of wonder, cheerfulness but also feeling like the odd one out.
Her relationships with new friends, old friends, her family and her animals were all so realistic and imperfect but beautiful.
And of course, she spends a lot of time questioning the meaning of love, with regards to friends and family. Can you love someone who was never even born? Can you love your family when they're doing scary things that might hurt them? Can you love your best friend who seems to be turning against you..? Her thoughts and feelings are very touching and so relatable in ways i have rarely seen in books i've read.
So thank you, Lisa Jenn Bigelow. I cannot wait to read more from this author.

Also, two mums and a trans friend who were simply part of the story without making a big deal out of their identities : Perfect.