My first impression of this novel is that the main character is someone that many of us can connect with. Biz is keeping it together on the outside, for high school appearances, and face it we've all been there. I think this novel will be a book kids in all walks of life should be required to read. The book delves into loss, identity, grief and how love in any form can allow us to feel more than just that "floating" feeling of getting along.