A magical haunted house LGBTQ story that will bring tears to your eyes, and then a smile.

This groundbreaking book should be read by both, adults and middle-grade-aged children. It's a book about grief and new beginnings. Bug has to deal with the death of his uncle, but he also has to deal with the death of their former self.

In a small town where not much happens, we find that an internal journey and struggle can be as intense as other "plottier" books.

It's hard enough to enter middle school, I can't imagine what it's like while also figuring out you're not who you thought you were. In many ways, this book reminded me of myself. I often feel like I'm a spectator of my life, especially when in social gatherings.

This MG novel is bound to help children figure out who they are, and make them feel less alone in the process. Even if they aren't part of the LGBT community. It can help them be empathetic and deal with loss, a theme that is seldom talked about in children's books.

The rich descriptions weaved with an important and meaningful story are just superb. I think this was my favorite book of the year!

"It's hard to be yourself when you don't know who that is."