This was solid and I had a fun time with it. I think I need to stop reading queer books that deal with queer kids just having a shit time hahah, it feels like that’s a real thing that’s happening at the moment with queer stories. I did think the representation was excellently done and the emotions of what society/parents want vs how you feel about yourself had so much depth and was well worth reading. I think this would be relatable for a lot of young people but maybe if they were solidly in their identity rather than trying to figure it all out. 

I did like that the “horror” of the book was heteronormativity and religious values rather than a ghost/demon/otherworldly creature (even though there was a bit of that!) I did grow to really like the characters but it didn’t absolutely blow me away. Wish it had a *bit* more horror/mystery/suspense but it’s also YA so I can see why it didn’t go all the way.