I had no idea that this story was told in poetic verse until I opened up the first page. I am usually not a fan of this writing style, but for this book, it worked. Atta, the author, did a magnificent job creating the character of Michael and I had to remind myself a few times that the story was fictional. Michael and the other side characters felt so real to me and I predict this book will be very successful because of its ability to captivate readers. I had already made up my mind to give this title five stars before I reached the end of the novel, but if I hadn't the epilogue would have forced me to. The last poem was beautifully written and showcased how modern society views human sexuality. It reminds the reader that they do not owe anyone an explanation in regards to who they are attracted to and/or who they decide to be in a relationship with.