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Gr 9 Up—Matt's gay brother Luke committed suicide because he couldn't take the bullying any more. Matt blames everyone for his brother's death: his friends, his dysfunctional parents, and the middle school teachers and counselors who did nothing to halt the torment Luke experienced daily. The protagonist's temper is perpetually balanced on a knife's edge, and it takes very little to push him into a rage. Matt's only peace comes when he is with his girlfriend, Hayden. Howev...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"I'm pacing. A big ol' / simmering pot of pissed. / I consciously lower / my boiling point / before I detonate." After his younger brother commi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More