3.5 stars 
 At its surface, the graphic novel comes off as awfully self centered. In many ways it actually is. Romance, for most part of Craig's life is making an island of him and the love of his life, and shut off the world. This thought process isn't something I subscribe to or appreciate but Craig presents his life on white paper in a way I found nodding at his actions and telling myself - it's okay. 
 Craig's struggle with religion is painful to read as is the bullying he is subjected to. He doesn't hide his own shortcomings as an older sibling and bares his imperfections for the world to see. It is less grotesque and more painful to see him sit back and do nothing when his younger brother goes through horrible events. 
 It isn't fair to judge the teenage romance with the views of an adult. Craig dedicates pages and pages to Raina and ignores pretty much everyone else. And that is okay. It is what young romance is; excessive attention and self obsession. 
 I will probably flip through this book again just to pass my fingers on some of the stunning artwork. Craig accompanies the minimalistic art with heartfelt poetic prose. 
 How satisfying it is to leave a mark on a blank surface. To make a map of my movement--no matter how temporary. 
 Don't we all?