Having just discovered that his girlfriend of three years has been cheating on him, 18 year old Logan Witherspoon is depressed. Spending his mornings waiting to glimpse his EX, exit the bus proves that things couldn’t get much worse. Pessimistic Logan thinks this is how he’ll spend his senior year of high school until he discovers the eccentric and captivating beauty that is Sage.
Entranced by her beauty and charm, they become fast friends until one fateful kiss and the discovery that Sage is really a boy. Frustrated and filled with thoughts of rage and confusion, readers will empathize with Logan as well as the alienated Sage. The two reunite as friends as Logan begins to understand and accept Sage for what she really is; a transgendered teen. As time passes romantic feelings emerge between the two and one fateful night while the two are away on a trip to explore the university both plan to attend in the fall, the two consummate their relationship. Logan is unable to deal with the budding relationship and again becomes uncomfortable. It a moment of frustration and fear he severs all ties to Sage. Sage is the victim of a brutal beating and Logan is left with feelings of guilt when she attempts to take her own life.
Readers will be able to learn from the experiences of Logan and Sage in a setting that is accessible and removed. While some situations should not be encouraged (Sage receives estrogen hormones from Mexico via the mail), much of the violence and sex is occurs off the page. Katcher creates very realistic character in both primary and secondary characters. While the nature of the story is intense, it will expose readers to the plight many transgendered individuals face in a way that is accessible.
Entranced by her beauty and charm, they become fast friends until one fateful kiss and the discovery that Sage is really a boy. Frustrated and filled with thoughts of rage and confusion, readers will empathize with Logan as well as the alienated Sage. The two reunite as friends as Logan begins to understand and accept Sage for what she really is; a transgendered teen. As time passes romantic feelings emerge between the two and one fateful night while the two are away on a trip to explore the university both plan to attend in the fall, the two consummate their relationship. Logan is unable to deal with the budding relationship and again becomes uncomfortable. It a moment of frustration and fear he severs all ties to Sage. Sage is the victim of a brutal beating and Logan is left with feelings of guilt when she attempts to take her own life.
Readers will be able to learn from the experiences of Logan and Sage in a setting that is accessible and removed. While some situations should not be encouraged (Sage receives estrogen hormones from Mexico via the mail), much of the violence and sex is occurs off the page. Katcher creates very realistic character in both primary and secondary characters. While the nature of the story is intense, it will expose readers to the plight many transgendered individuals face in a way that is accessible.
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