The second hand embarrassment I experienced while reading this book took years off my life. This book was also laugh at loud funny at points so it was worth it. This story felt so refreshing because not many books in YA center their main characters unlearning certain ideas that society has pushed on them. The conversation about toxic masculinity, rape, sexual assault, and teen pregnancy was done in a way that I felt teens reading this could relate to and learn from. Having the main character, Del, participate in this culture that teaches young boys that women are prizes you could win over by being the “nice” guy and then unlearn this thinking was actually so interesting to read from. I thought this was very realistic because many boys this age are prone to think like this but reading from this perspective was very new to me. Del’s growth was well developed and we saw him actually realize how his actions were entirely wrong. Usually in teen romances where the love interest was lying to the main character to get with her we get an apology and that’s it. With this book I actually felt the author took the time for Del to understand how he was being dishonest and manipulative. This was honestly just so well done.