4.5 stars. This left me with a complex cocktail of emotions, thoughts and spiritual discussion points. I loved it. Its not a new must have forever favorite but it's pretty damn close. The only thing that could have made this better is it being own voices.

I have to add for myself that this is my first foray into gay/bisexual ya male characters outside of fanfiction. And to my spotty memory, I've only read a few adult ones in the past. I hope this is the beginning of more. I could not have asked for anything better to start.