A review by duggireads
Vanilla by Billy Merrell

2.0

I found this book really difficult to read. I think because it was so close to the experience of being a teenager, and the pain of not knowing yourself, and in taking up space and hurting others whilst you figured that out. I put this down in the middle for a long time, and then picked it up and read the rest in one sitting. I think it's so fantastic to read some asexual representation - especially with gay romanticism. It was thought provoking and beautifully written. I loved the novel in poetry format. I think this book really came out ahead of it's time and is such a valuable addition to YA.