In wresting between 4 and 5 stars, mainly because while this is an incredibly powerful, touching, and necessary novel, it is written a little heavy-handed. Which is fine, if you’re a teen boy reading this (while I read a lot of YA, I do try to keep in mind that I’m not the intended audience. So while it may have felt a little obvious to me, for a struggling then it could be exactly what they need to hear).

I can see a lot of people relating to this book, and taking away the many important messages and the sincerity that comes through. ( )