A review by bickie
Odd One Out by Nic Stone

4.0

Honest exploration of sexuality based on author's own experiences. 3 POV starting with Coop, a Black boy who lives with his pediatrician mom (dad died in a car crash), Rae, a biracial Chinese/Irish girl new to town who lives with her divorced dad (a pediatrician), and then Jupiter, a biracial Black/Latina living with her two dads. Cooper is in love with Jupiter and pretty much has been since they became friends when he moved next door when they were 7. Jupiter is a lesbian, so that will never happen, but Coop still hopes. Rae seems to like both of them.

Spoiler

Rae, at 15, has had coerced/manipulative sex with a boy; Jupiter has never kissed anyone romantically; Coop has girlfriends but has never had sex. Each explores new territory in the book.

Much discussion about sexuality and sex, how you know what sexuality label works for you - or not. Also discussion about sexual agency and consent.