There's a lot I could say about this book, but I'm not sure I have the words yet. There's a lot I could say about how this book made me feel, but I'm not sure I'll feel comfortable sharing those words yet.

I withdrew my entry in a giveaway for this not because I don't want a signed copy, but because I want someone else in the world to feel what these words made me feel.

And I think that's what the characters, especially Stephen, would want, too.

I don't think I'll full review this. I don't think I'll do it justice.

But seriously? I've never read a book that made me feel prouder about who I am inside, about who I've wanted to hide.

If you want another book set during the AIDs crisis with a similar concept, read [b:Tell the Wolves I'm Home|12875258|Tell the Wolves I'm Home|Carol Rifka Brunt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335450415l/12875258._SY75_.jpg|18028067] by Carol Rifka Brunt. It's wonderful as well.

Another thing I wish to say is that I sobbed through many pieces of this book. I let out a noise I've only seen described in writing.

I want everyone to read this book, to understand the pain queer people went through, and still go through.

I want books like this to not need to exist. But, alas, our world is not free from evil yet.

Thank you, Abdi Nazemian, for making me feel like I am love.

-Book Hugger