This book was absolutely gut-wretching. The characters are so real that you can absolutely feel their pain. Ultimately, it's a very important story to destigmatize HIV, but it's not just a book you read because you should, it's a book you read because it transports to a completely different place. Finding out this was a debut from a 20 year old writing was beyond shocking. It truly is something that could be taught in schools. My review is a bit rambly, but this book filled me with so much emotion that cannot be conveyed through words. I recommend this book to every person that reads.