Can I say this is one of my favorite books of the year when it’s only January 3rd? This book was truly amazing and I hope it sets the tone for the books I’ll read this year.
Nović is an insanely good writer, weaving together a compelling plot, complex and beautiful characters, and a telling of a long history and culture of deaf people.
About a lesbian headmistress of a deaf school, a deaf girl of hearing parents who quickly learns ASL and learns the beauty of deaf culture, and a fifth generation and consequently posted-child of a deaf boy, Nović educates and shares deaf joy. I learned so much from this book. The sporadic informative chapters about deafness, including diagrams of everyday ASL language and grammar, were helpful, fun, and inspiring. 
There are so many ways to describe this book. Funny- I was laughing out loud from page one. Complex- how parents, regardless of ability, support their children through deafness is not easy and Nović captures it beautifully, leaving you empathetic and frustrated with everyone. Joyful- Even in moments of angst, the beauty of deaf culture and friendship and family comes alive and off the pages. 
My only critique, the last 50-80 pages were a bit rushed. I would’ve read more for more.