School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-Todd is dead. The only out gay student at his all-boys prep school, he tried to fly under the radar as much as possible, and there are few leads when his body is discovered naked in a park. Georgia has problems of her own, including issues with body image and trust, as well as a profound sense of insecurity and not belonging. But there's something about Todd-a boy she never even knew-that she can't get out of her head. Told in the alternating perspectives of Georgia and Todd, this is a quick but heavy read. While Georgia's voice is authentic, with its humor, intelligence, and deeply felt emotion, Todd's perspective feels remote. One main character is white; the other is biracial (described as "half Asian"). Supporting characters, outside of a Black police detective and biracial brother of one of the main characters, are either white or their race is not specified. VERDICT A good fit for teen fans of series such as Sara Shepard's "The Amateurs" and Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" who are looking for more front-and-center LGBTQIA+ representation, but likely to leave some dissatisfied.-Chelsea Lytal