It was another routine trip to Barnes and Noble. I went to my favorite aisle which houses the Teens and Young Adult books and I noticed More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera. Curious, I decided to read the book blurb and I was like, "Woah. Diversity. Score." and took off with the book. Legally, ofcourse. 
 Aaron Soto, first person POV, is awkwardly funny, quirky, full of profanity, comic book-loving, and artistic teenage boy. He grew up in the Bronx in a small one-bedroom apartment for the four three of them: mom, brother, and himself. Mom works two jobs just to keep the roof above their head, and food on the table. Dad... Well he is a different story. You see, he committed suicide in their very own bathroom, in their bathtub. 
 Aaron has a girlfriend named Genevieve, and they seem like a normal, happy, heterosexual couple. Until, by coincidence, he met Thomas; a dreamer, and a writer who does not mind Aaron's obsession with comic books and sketching. Both boys clicked instantly. They hung out more often, talked more often, and became close friends. Well, to Thomas they are friends. But for Aaron? Something feels different. Something feels off. He thinks he's... No. It can't be. He has a girlfriend. 
 He can't be gay. 
 Wanting to forget about his sexuality and other memories, Aaron decided that he wants to go through Leteo's memory altering procedure. It erases parts of your memory and can alter stories in your past. 
 After the plot twist, (which I will not mention here), I was hit by "the feels" out of nowhere. 
 I WAS HIT BY THE FEELS 
 Suddenly, I felt like I understand Aaron. Suddenly, I felt attached to the book. I flipped through the pages; wanting to know more, wanting to feel more, and crying some more. Aaron's story socked me right in the heart. 
 What I really love about More Happy Than Not is Adam Silvera's way of telling a story that feels raw, real, and unforgettable. This book delved through gut-wrenching, mind opening, and profound emotions related to homophobia, depression, suicide, and the inner struggle between who you really are and who pretend to be. 
 "Don't forget me." 
 I certainly won't forget More Happy Than Not anytime soon. This debutant author caught my eye and I will be expecting great books from here on out. 
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