I said I was going to stop reading LGBT coming of age books. 
 But this will be my "last" one. 
 I went into this book hoping not to like it. I mean come on, a couple of gay kids confused about their futures and how the people around them fit into it? We have seen this cliche far too many times. 
 But I have You Know Me Well a fair pass. Kate and Mark both have challenges they face during the highlights of Pride Week. For him, he wants more with his best friend/ FWB who wants everyone else but him. For her, she's in love with a girl she's never met but is afraid of not being enough. 
 It's a nice story. A tasty wrap of insecurities, fears, triumphs and challenges we all face right on the cusp of growing up. It all seems to intensify once you're a queer kid because you also have to worry about exposing or hiding from the world. 
 I didn't like the unrealistic nature of Kate and Mark's friendship in the beginning but as it progressed they seemed to melt together naturally. 
 But I did like every else though. David Levithan does know how to add a modicum of truth to his stories. I haven't read anything but Nina LaCour but she certainly did leave an impression. 
 All in all, growing up and facing the world will always be tough. No matter who you are. 
 Now please let me be done with all these damned coming-of-age stories. 
 P.S my favorite line for this book ever 
 The heart is a treacherous beast, but it means well. 
 EDIT: Finally read a book by Nina LaCour and it was AWESOME