When Jake's dad hoist a pride flag at their house to show his support after Jake comes out, it feels like everyone knows he's gay. Jake loves his rural village, but he's uncertain if his village will love him as he is. He wants to be proud, but isn't sure what that means.

This book is so hopeful that it hurts to look at directly. I enjoy that this book pushes back against stereotypes (Jake doesn't want to leave his small town and move to the city, he likes farming and sports, he doesn't face any bullying at school, etc). More than anything I like that the book shows that staying silent and not showing support can be just as harmful as being against something.