I took part in the Summer Reading program at the library this summer and one of the choices to be made was because we liked a book cover and I picked this book up. This was a really pleasant surprise to me as I’m fairly new to YA books. It was cool to me that there were illustrations interspersed through the book adding to the enjoyment. The main character is a genius and a full 2 years younger than most of his classmates, making his days somewhat challenging. However, he’s a great rugby player and gains the respect of the boys on his team for the prowess he shows on the field. it follows him through school and sports and his budding relationship with a girl he really likes. He also becomes friends with a boy on his team who is gay and gains quite a bit of insight into what his days are like as well. I wasn’t thrilled with the ending but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to the YA crowd as well as Adults.