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I don't know where to begin with this review. None of the Above was beautiful, and deserves more then what I can say for it. We all have books that have changed us in some way, for me this is that book. None of the Above is written by a surgeon who treated an intersex patient, which inspired this novel. I can throw around a million words to describe this book: real, brilliant, diverse. But in reality it is, something different. We need more books like this in the YA genre to show real life issues. I'll admit, when ever I think of gender it has always been Female or Male to me. Never "other." This book opened my eyes and realizing there is some people out there that their gender isn't exactly defined. Sure, they may look like one gender, but on the inside they could be or feel like a whole other gender.

Krissy's story broke my heart. She had so much in life, and in a matter of days lost it all. This book shows how cruel people are, and how not everyone has the same rights. She is one of the strongest characters I have ever read about, sure she has her moments and I really can't blame her for that. The ending though made the whole book for me. I was so content that she is going to have happiness, and that there will be people there for her that except her for who she is.

I do hope that I.W. Gregorio will write more novels. She has an amazing talent and I would love to see more from her. Maybe even a continuation of Krissy's story?