I requested this book because it seemed to suggest there would be trans representation and asexual representation, and I suppose it did that. BUT there are problems. The story is too short. There isn't room for character development, the "mystery" is extremely obvious from the get-go, and there is no punishment for the bullies or attackers of Andy. Sure, one "flees" to South America, (huge eye roll btw) but that's about it. Robby's own sister calls Andy a girl until the end of the book, but receives no reprimand for it. Like, I get it. There are towns where transgendered people are misunderstood, there is a large lack of education about transgender people, but there should be a "Come-to-Jesus" moment when people realize that what they were doing was wrong. The attack would be perfect for that if people were properly punished.

I appreciate what this novel is trying to do, but there are things that need to be worked out before this story is ready to better the world of diversity. I liked the characters and the overall idea, it just fell a little flat for me. I like it, it just needs work.

Thank you for letting me read this book.