Boy Toy

Barry Lyga's approach to portraying complex issues in young adult fiction is compelling. I'm curious about the motivations and research behind this story.

The relationship blurs lines between attraction and danger, making me wonder how readers are meant to interpret their feelings. Was this tension intentional or meant to challenge perceptions?

The protagonist's sense of self seems to be in flux, which felt very real but also unsettling. I wonder what the author wanted readers to take away about self-discovery in such circumstances.