Avery is a non binary and bisexual teen who has been sent across the country to live with their older brother Lucas and his girlfriend after their parents get divorced. However, when Avery arrives, they find out that Lucas is actually in the closet and is living with his long term boyfriend instead. This book details Avery's life as they navigate life at a new school, making new friends, finding love and dealing with the complicated family dynamic.
The book is mostly written like diary entries which is interesting and a fun change to regular narration styles, but it can feel a bit disconnected occasionally.
The representation in the book is lovely and portrays a wide variety of people and relationships.
Avery feels like a slightly younger teenager at some points when they get upset, which did make a few chapters hard to get through, but for the most part it was an enjoyable read.
3.5⭐️

I got this as an arc on Netgalley and it has since come out. Yeah this was alright. A light read, definitely a good book for queer teens. The tone was more 15 year old than 17 year old but I'm glad books like this exist for younger audiences.

A decent YA book, definitely covers important themes that a lot of teens will related to and that's important. It's in an easily readable format however, in some parts the writing did still feel quite juvenile even for a YA book, considering the main character is a high school senior. You don't expect anything too mature, but sometimes it did feel slightly childish. Overall a pretty good read for what it was and I think it will be enjoyable for its target audience overall.

Thank you netgalley for the arc

3.5⭐️

Thank you netgally, inked in gray publishers and Nicole Zelniker for letting me read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I think this book is perfect for young queer readers. It has so much representation from queer identities to chronic illnesses.

It read a little too ya for my taste, the characters were 17 but they felt more like they were 13/14 to me.

I loved the relationship between Avery, Lucas and Ezra. Lucas and Ezra were so adorable. I did understand why Avery was upset that Lucas didn’t tell them he was gay. They probably felt so alone in their home town with their mom and friends who didn’t really understand. The friendship Ezra and Avery built up was the best. I’m so happy they got Ezra to talk to when they felt like they couldn’t talk to Lucas. I’m also glad that Avery and Lucas had a talk about everything eventually and finally understand where the other one was coming from

4,5 stars.
Incredibly happy that I received an ARC and got to know a new author. Nicole Zelniker writes with good pace, but also in a way that the story doesn't feel rushed. I liked the way the story was set up: you're reading Avery's diary and although in the beginning I needed to get used to 'skipping days'; it was a very fun and easy way to read.
Nicole knows how to keep the story interesting but most of all how to keep the story real. Avery's struggles, Ezra's pain, Lucas' struggles; they all feel real and they're well written. I love how the characters grew to me and that you learn their background stories; no matter how small sometimes.
This was a fun; loveable and fast read and I will definitely look into the other books they've already written.

All I Know So Far by Nicole Zelniker really stuck with me. If you’re into contemporary YA, especially queer coming-of-age stories that go beyond the typical narratives, I’d definitely recommend this one. It’s heartfelt, authentic, and honestly gave me a lot to think about.

I just couldn't get into the diary-entry writing style. I think it's a hard format to pull off, and this didn't manage it: there was too much distance, and the story (which is a good one) felt dry. While the book has important themes, it failed to grab me emotionally.

I have never read a book like this one before. The writing style is a bit like a diary or a re-telling (like in a conv with a friend). I had to get used to that but find it quite special, you really get to see the world through Avery's eyes. But because of that, some people might find their train of thought.... Confusing? I did not, however I am used to getting off topic myself.

I really liked the overall theme of personal growth and healing! Some situations seemed a bit intense compared to the rest, but I guess that is how life is as well. And since the rest was very easy going, that was a good balance too.

Thank you for writing a book with characters with invisible disabilities/chronic illnesses. I feel like this gave people a good idea of how different each day can be, how much impact it can have etc.

This is an honest review in exchange for an ARC. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC.

I am sorry to say I dnf this book a little over half way through. A lot of the story was skipped and I feel as it would jump from one part of the story to another in just a paragraph. There was a lot missing that I wanted to know. I was excited about this book cause of the queer characters as I am one but this wasn’t what I was hoping for.

This book is simply beautiful! From the very first pages, I was drawn in by the journal format — it made the story feel so personal and intimate, like I was truly inside the main character’s mind. The way it is narrated flows naturally and keeps you engaged the whole time.

The characters were complex, layered, and incredibly unique. I especially loved the relationship between Avery and her older brother Lucas. Their bond felt so real and emotional — I appreciated how they supported each other and how open they were about their struggles and personal growth. Their conversations were some of my favorite parts of the book.

The representation in this story was amazing and felt authentic and meaningful. It’s the kind of book that stays with you after you finish it, and it really makes you reflect on family, identity, and healing. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys emotional, character-driven stories. I loved it! <3

3.5 stars

This book promised representation and delivered it perfectly. LGBTQ+ (gender and sexuality) and disability (neurodiversity and chronic illness) representation is done beautifully, with identity as one of the main themes.

The book follows a non-binary, bisexual teenager who moves to live with their brother, whom they find out is also gay. Coming as a shock at first, but throughout, they start to understand why he didn't come out due to their homophobic mother and that people cope in different ways. Mental health representation is also a big factor in this book, as anxiety and depression are also covered, as the main characters deal with coming out and accepting who they are.

I gave this book 3.5 stars, as even though I liked the format of journal entries, it felt quite juvenile. Which I understand is the idea, as it makes it feel like you are experiencing it through the eyes of a teenager, adding to the coming-of-age theme. However, this meant it felt like you were being told things had happened rather than getting to experience them and the emotions attached to the events.

Overall i did really enjoy this book. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc :))

this was cute! i wasn't too keen on the formatting, as it felt like i was being told things as they happened instead of being shown, and it felt info dump-y in a way. i was promised somewhat of a plot and didn't really get it; i love character driven books, but the book has to be advertised as such, which wasn't really the case. the writing also felt a bit too juvenile for me

This book wasn't really for me. I'm surprised as queer contemporary fiction (including YA) is almost always my jam. It's my guilty pleasure category and I often find myself loving it even when there's room for improvement.

That being said, I think the character arcs in this story are very good and I can see how this book could be incredibly healing for some. I hope it was especially healing for the author to write.

The way the author addressed the different characters' queerness also felt a bit like that. The solid and unyeilding community the queer characters found and the diversity of queerness among them did not feel true to my own real life experiences, but I still love seeing that in books regardless because it's pretty uplifting to show what that kind of overwhelmingly positive queer experience can look like.

Despite the trigger warnings (appreciated) at the beginning of this book, I didn't find any of the traumatic events that took place and/or were described in the book to be too graphic, which is another point towards this being a healing story. They mentioned the events that took place and then the story focused on how the characters healed and grew and overcame it all.

I think healing was kind of the point of this book, so by that metric is was very successful. That's why I'm giving it 3 stars. I didn't really like anything else about it, unfortunately.

I felt like the writing was solidly middle-grade in style and tone and it was a bit jarring for me to read this diary entry style plot about a teen experiencing some kind of adult things (drug use, sexual pressure, high school drama), but sound like a 13-year-old. I just found it a bit off putting.

The plus side to that is that it makes this book a bit more accessible to teens regardless of education level, but the downside is that it also makes it more accessible to an even younger audience and with the trigger warnings in this book, that's a bit frightening.

The plot of this book also sort of relies on the miscommunication trope (not in the romances) which is my least favorite way of creating conflict in a relationship. I kinda felt like the tension between some of the characters was totally unwarranted to begin with and then the author really doubles down on it by not allowing the characters to communicate about it at all. I know these characters are supposed to be young, but young people can communicate too. Making them communication avoidant just to serve the plot feels a bit lazy and really annoying for the reader.

There was some solid things this book had to offer, but that the end of the day, I'd say it wasn't for me. I might still recommend it to older teens who are looking for a gentle queer story about healing, but I wouldn't really recommend it to a general audience.

This book promised me representation in various forms, and it delivered exactly what I wanted.
This is a book about a teenager going to live with their brother after their parents divorce. Only they haven't talked to their brother in years, oh, and said brother is also queer and never told them he had a boyfriend that lives with him.
This is a book about coming of age, finding true friendship with people that understand you, and learning what it means to grow up. It is such a tender book, with heartfelt moments and characters that you can root for.
The representation for chronic illness as well as sexuality and gender is so great, you can tell the author did their research well.
The story is told through journal entries, and it truly feels like you are reading a teenager talking about their problems and things that are happening in their life. It's a great book, I highly recommend you pick it up if it sounds interesting to you. It's also really short, and goes by quickly because of the way the story is structured.

Thank you Netgalley and Victory Editing for the e-ARC!

I read this, start to finish, in less than 24 hours. Once I picked it up, I did not want to put it down.

Told in journalistic style, this is the story of Avery's senior year of high school. Avery (she/they) is shipped off across the country to live with their brother Lucas after a nasty divorce. Turns out, Lucas is secretly gay and living with his boyfriend Ezra. Would have been great to let Avery know so that when they came out as bi and nonbinary, maybe they would have had some support. Anyway, now Avery's got to figure out senior year, hopefully with some new friends.

I loved the way this was written. It felt like reading a 17-year-old's journal as Avery goes through SO MANY things and emotions as she dates first a boy then a girl, applies to college, and grapples with their complicated feelings about Lucas and their mom. Plus navigating their own disability (IBS) and what it's like to worry about Ezra (arthritis/fibromyalgia). It also tackles the complicated emotions about sexual pressure (borderline assault) and mental health.

This is an incredible read for teenagers and lovers of YA fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.