For the Book Riot 2016 Read Harder challenge, this title fell under Task 12 (Read a Book By or About a Person Who Identifies as Transgender). I read this book as part of my public library's "Read Off Your Fines" program, sitting near people reading the newspaper, a Joker graphic novel, and The Odyssey. Hooray for winter holidays! This book had been on my list since it won a Stonewall Book Award in 2014, so I was glad to have the push to read it! 
 Gabe (born Elizabeth) has all the typical troubles teens have (school, dating, finding a job) plus the added challenges of being a trans guy; these include everyday microaggressions (people refusing to use his chosen name/pronouns), name-calling, threats, and physical violence against him and his loved ones. (view spoiler)[I was disappointed that "supportive" friends kept successfully pressuring him to come out (threatening to rescind homework help, record collection access), and were never called out for this. (hide spoiler)] I enjoyed the music/DJ theme (it sometimes gave me a High Fidelity vibe!) which helped make Gabe a more fleshed out character with an interesting story, not just an ISSUE (his word). 
 The "Note from the Author" includes some helpful context for the book, defining various terms about gender and sex (transsexual, transgender, sexual orientation, intersex, drag queen, and so on) along with the reminder that not everyone's experiences are the same (Gabe is not meant to represent all trans guys) and not to go around labeling people with these terms, as they may be imprecise (and even outdated by the time you read the book).