There are plenty of graphic, but beautifully wrought sex scenes in this book about a queer teen trying to find some freedom for himself in a small American town and with his deeply religious family. * The Guardian * Virginia Woolfs Mrs Dalloway meets Judy Blumes Forever is as good a pitch as Ive heard this year, and this beautifully crafted, complex novel which Ness calls his most personal yet, does not disappoint. [ ] Told with real tenderness, its a brilliant portrayal of the intensity of a teenagers inner life. * The Bookseller * "[ a] subtle, heartfelt story of love and friendship in small-town America. * The Guardian * Ness once again demonstrates his profound understanding of the complexities of being a young adult, and of the human condition more generally Heartbreaking, intense and acutely honest, this novel casts a subtle spell of hope. * LoveReading4Kids, Joanne Owen * Its signature Ness in many ways, particularly in how it sensitively and maturely deals with the horrors and the ecstasies of teenage life. [ ] Based loosely on ness own experience growing up, its here that the novel really shines; Adams insecurities and struggle with his parents beliefs are heartbreaking. Ness fictional worlds are littered with fantastic characters: Adam I a wonderful addition to the panoply. * List.co.uk *
