In this emotional novel in verse by the Stonewall Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo,a queer biracial teen confronts issues of raceprivilegeclassand sexuality on his journey to falling in love. Kai knows who he is to others: The good grandsonthe reliable best friendthe romantic backup. But he doesn’t quite know who he is to himself. Kai wants to come out at schoolbut his best friend thereMattstays closeted for fear of getting kicked out by his conservative parents–and wants Kai to do the same. Kai unhappily agreesbut when a rumor goes around that Kai and Matt are datingMatt starts acting differently anyway. Kai’s other best friendVassis proudly nonbinary and thinks Matt is a negative influence–though maybe that’s just their crush on Kai talking. Kai has always turned to writing to express his emotionsbut when his on-page emotions erupt into the real worldhe might just be putting the delicate balance of his life at risk. Told with Dean Atta’s signature lyricism and candorthis deeply feeling story explores the complexities of crushesnavigating identityand coming out.