this should be required reading for all.

This book was too good! Angie Thomas is one author I’ll buy anything she writes. Such a great audiobook. I can’t wait for this movie.

This is more of a 3.75* rating (I keep going back & fourth)

I absolutely adored Arthur- he was the heart of this story for me. Every time he spoke, i felt so happy. His giddy ness, his quirkiness and how shy he is made my heart burst! Ben has his great qualities but he was also super hard on himself, it made me feel bad for how he felt about himself and his life and felt like it dragged on too much. I got annoyed a little bit everytime he mentioned Dylan. I get it to the extent but like, he mentioned him any moment he could. The representation was great- we need more Jewish rep & Latino in the LGBTQ community and in general. I loved Bens parents, they made me happy. Dylan wasn’t my favorite character BUT with him having a heart condition hit me because i have one as well. I also wish their was more to the ending & I felt more closure with them. I wish they had more time together.

Overall, I definitely felt a connection with the story and I’m so glad i picked it up. Becky and Adam will always have a special place in my heart & I’ll continue reading everything they publish both separately and together. <3

all the stars for this one! i can’t believe it took me SO LONG to read this- i absolutely LOVED IT!

Well, that was wild. I need more!

How can you not rate this 5/5 stars?! I loved it so much... onto volume 2!

It jus keeps getting better! & the art style is my absolute fav!

I’m addicted to Mindy’s writing. This story was fucking good and I’m going to have a hard time letting go of it. I was completely hooked from the very first page. Although it had it’s disturbing moments, i couldn’t put it down. If you’re looking for something raw, real and fucked up in the best and worst way possible, this is the one.

5 stars without a doubt. Read it.

This graphic novel definitely did the original justice. Illustrations were beautiful and it captured me whole heartedly. I’m glad this edition exists. It brings the story to life in a different way and that makes it so much more meaningful.