Wow, this was such a beautiful book about love, angst, pining, friendship, family and more. I wasn't sure what to expect when going into this book. I had only been told that it's really good and very emotional and I can now say that both of those things are very true. I loved the friendship (and eventual relationship) that Lucky and Ellis have. You can tell just how much Lucky cares about Ellis and how he sees who he truly is, despite him being different. It isn't really explicitly stated until the very end that Ellis is autistic (although it is hinted at and discussed in a roundabout way a few times) but it's clear from the start that he is not like other boys his age, and yet Lucky befriends him and they develop a deep and intense bond that spans years. There is a lot of miscommunication in this book between these two, but they eventually get it right and it's such a beautiful journey to witness. I loved that the author included a character that is neurodivergent (autistic) but didn't make it seem like too over the top or make it seem too stereotypical, and showed that they are still deserving of love and happiness and can live a happy and full life. Too often, we see autistic characters painted a certain way when they are NOT all the same and should not be boxed in like that. Ellis was just someone who loved and wanted to be loved, and who had a heart of gold, even though he rarely spoke. This is broken up into parts: in childhood, and adulthood. We see their friendship grow and their feelings bloom until they realize they were made for each other and then there is no going back. I just love this entire book with my whole heart.