The truth is that the writing quality and side mystery isn't the best. But this novel wins my vote for its portrayal of both a homosexual transgender main character, as well as an /asexual/ main character. This book gave a voice to asexual teenage experiences that has been missing in the YA market. It's not the only voice, we need more, but it's an amazing start and I'm so proud of the author for being a pioneer in writing asexuality for teens.