I received an ARC of this book with thanks to Simon & Schuster (Australia) via NetGalley.

I love "coming of age" memoirs, especially written by Australian's. I find them to feel familiar and relatable. And this memoir is breathtaking. It's a story of bullying, harassment and violence, but also about self-discovery. Described by Molloy as, "a love letter to my mother."

Molloy recounts his traumatic experiences encountered over the course of his year as a fourteen year old boy in Yeppoon, Queensland. It details the torment and bullying experienced as an adolescent whilst coming to understand and accept his sexuality. We travel with Molloy as he navigates through his incredibly difficult year and emerges on the other side much stronger, happier and assured of the person he is.

The writing is raw, vivid and immeasurably honest. There's a relatability within these pages even though experiences can differ. We're all uncovering and confronting our insecurities throughout adolescence but we don't understand that when we're living it. Instead we feel alone and confused. Sharing stories such as these unites us in our differences and are so important to assist the generations to come.