This is the fifth book I’ve read this year with a protagonist who has autism. The thing I appreciate the most is that each of these characters are unique. They have their unique struggles and strengths, and I really appreciate that.

Jason is the main character in this book, and the book is told through his eyes. It feels like we’re reading his journal entries. Being in his head is a very interesting experience. There are times when he is relaying events to us where it becomes obvious to us, the reader, that something is happening because of things others around him say, rather than him telling us himself. Most of the time these things are a physical manifestation of his autism, and it isn’t something he realizes is happening or has control over all the time.

As a mom, my heart broke for both him and his mom. He loves his mom. He tells us he loves his mom. There are so many instances where his thoughts show that love. But he has a difficult time verbally expressing that, which inadvertently leads his mother to believe that he doesn’t love her. I imagine there are many people who would be able to relate with this relationship.

I will say that for people who need a book with a clearly defined plot, this may not be your favorite book. This is more of a character-driven story, and it’s a beautiful one at that.

I could see myself reading this book with my own son in the near future.