** spoiler alert ** 
 As someone who has an older brother, my first instinct to this story was: ew. EW. EWEWEWEW! 
 Even now, after reading the book, the topic still gives me the heebee jeebies. I'd like to think I'm very open in terms of love. I grew up in a family where we were always told to love who you want - you can't exactly tell the heart how to feel. However, as the book pointed out, this type of forbidden love never crosses my radar. It's just not something discussed and I've only heard of cases few and far between throughout my life and always on the news. 
 My heart breaks for this family. They were dealt a poor hand, given two parents who clearly didn't care about anyone other than themselves. The abandonment of the father and emotional instability of the mother led to two teenagers taking on the role of parents. They never should have been in that situation in the first place. 
 Lochan took on as much as could, only having Maya for support. Already branded an outcast and socially inept, he knew the life in front of him would be a rough one. He found solace in the one person closest to him. 
 I still can't believe I found myself rooting for them. My brother is one of my favorite people in the whole world, but has this type of thought ever crossed my mind? Absolutely not. So I was fascinated by their relationship. Grossed out, yes, but still fascinated. 
 My heart probably hurt the most during two instances. One: when Kit chased after his brother, screaming how sorry he was for having spilled their secret. He was young and didn't recognize the consequences of his actions. Without getting the chance to hear Lochan tell him he didn't blame him I think the kid would grow up with scars, the kind nobody can reach. That type of guilt festers. Two: when Lochan decided to end his own life. He was absolutely terrified, shaking down to his bones, but he did it to save his family - to save the love of his life. Lochan loved fiercely and took on the role as protector - he thought it was the only thing he could possibly do for them. 
 I'm conflicted by the subject, but I must say the writing style was wonderful and the story proved to be a true tragedy.