I have taken some time to really think about what to write about in this review. This book is beautiful and examines the topics of individual sexuality and ethnicity magnificently. There were scenes that took my breath away because the writing was just that perfect. So, you're probably wondering why I ended up giving this book a three-star rating. No, it's not an accident - that is really what I rated this novel. Since my reviews are always spoiler-free, it is hard to articulate what I didn't like. There is one scene in particular that really felt wrong to me and unfortunately will be what I probably remember most when thinking about this title. If you have read Aristotle and Dante, please feel free to message me and I will be happy to explain what scene it was and why it drastically impacted my reading experience. Despite this complaint, I do encourage others to pick up this book. It is one of the best-written YA books I have ever read and I do not think that one scene is enough to discourage other readers from experiencing this story.