WOW. This was one of the most magical contemporaries I've ever read (at least recently).

I put this book off for a while. I haven't read any of Nina LaCour's work before this book and to be quite honest I haven't liked much of David Levithan's work before this. So I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. But this book was incredible.

In this book we have two characters who meet each other, literally, at the most perfect time. Their paths crossed exactly when they needed each other the most. The story follows these two over the course of a week (specifically pride week), a week that has a much bigger impact on their lives than they were anticipating. This book is about so much more than any description can give it credit. Its about friendships (old and new ones), relationships (that fail, that succeed, that never were, and that could be), its about figuring out who you are and who you want to be.

The characters and the relationships all feel incredibly realistic and natural, I didn't stop to question any of it. This was one of those stories where I was able to understand where every point of view was coming from.

This story is really important. It deals with a lot of issues that so many people are able to relate too. It stays away from stereotypes. It helps readers think. Its a story that stays with you. I only just finished it, but while I was at work all day I couldn't get it out of my head.

Would I read it again? Yes. 100 times yes. Would I recommend it to a friend? Absolutely.
This book has me even more excited than I already was to read other Nina LaCour books, and it even has me wondering if I should give David Levithan another chance.