The end of the book for me was really satisfying. At the beginning, for whatever reason, I was expecting something to go horribly wrong. I think this is in part, because this book for whatever reason, reminded me of "A Separate Peace". Its very internal, very character development oriented, and the voices I think just sounded kind of similar at times with both books. Anyways, because of that I had this idea in my head that Dante would probably die- that he would have to die to push Aristotle over the edge into finally accepting their relationship- what it was- and who Aristotle was

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Glad that didn't happen and that things ended up turning out well for both of the main characters. They are finally able to be what they are- to accept themselves and to accept their love for each other. It took quite a bit of internal conflict for that to happen, but the end result was wonderful. The story in some ways probably reflects adolescence well- it is all about personal development- understanding who you are- and that was just a big theme in this book.

I also really liked that Aristotles brother finally got to be recognized. That Aristotle got answers. I do think that it was in many ways really hard for Aristotle to deal with the fact that it was like his own brother had just been deleted from the family- he must be confused, feel awful for his brother in some ways, and in others... I bet he felt terrified. Maybe- this idea came to me- this happening to his brother- this complete rejection- scares Aristotle because it represents a possibility of it happening to him. That he wont be able to be accepted- accept himself- if he really allows him to be who he is. I am glad that by the end of the book Aristotle got some answers- both to what happened with his brother- that his parents still do care about him, that it is BECAUSE they care that they find it hard to talk about him- and that Aristotle does not have to worry, does not have to hate himself, because of ANYTHING that he is.