This book was an emotional ride. It was deep and complex, but also funny at times. Mae and Ari are unique kids that have a unique relationship that grows, stretches, reforms over their life and I loved so much reading about it.  All of the characters are fabulous. There is trauma and pain, but also joy and hope.  There are second, third, fourth chances. They break so many norms and conventions and the more they live their truths the happier they are.  They are not immune to jealousy or selfishness, but as they grow, the mature and adapt.  I don't want to spoil anything, but at first the characters drove me a bit nuts (teenagers you know) and by the end I am so connected with them that I was sharing all their emotions!

Thanks to the publisher for a free copy; my thoughts and review are my own.