This story is sad, and beautiful and tragic. I’ve read so many reviews about how this book is disgusting because it “promotes pedophillia”, but I don’t really see it that way. The character of Kellan isn’t into Wavy BECAUSE she is a little girl, but IN SPITE of that. And while I disagree with him having any sexual contact with her as a minor, the context of the two encounters are predominantly about her coming into her sexual maturity and experiencing sexual desire for the first time. He should have been stronger and not caved in to Wavy, but they are both extremely flawed people who have led and are leading horrific lives under circumstances that most of us never have to encounter. If anyone is at fault in this book, I blame her Mother, Father, Aunt, Teachers and every adult who knew what a screwed up existence Wavy was living and chose not to get involved. Every adult who failed her put her in that situation. Wavy wanted to be in that relationship, but sadly it was because it was the truest and purist love she had ever experienced. Bryan Greenwood’s writing style is clear and beautiful, giving you the characters bruises and all. If you like shining a light and looking in all the dark crevices of humanity and seeing the raw truth, this book is for you.