Synopsis via Goodreads:
For years, Regan's brother Liam has been nursing a secret. By day, he is Liam, a passably typical boy of his age; at night, he transforms himself into Luna, his true, female self. Regan loves and supports her brother and she keeps his Liam/Luna secret. Things change, though, when Luna decides to emerge from her cocoon. She begins dressing like a girl in public; first at the mall; then at school; then at home. Regan worries that her brother's transgender identity is threatening her own slippery hold on normalcy. This serious, powerful teen novel was a National Book Award finalist for Young People's Literature
This was a great book! I was drawn to it by the pretty girl and butterfly on the cover only to discover that the girl on the cover might be a boy! The story of Liam/Luna is touching and gives some insight into the life of a trans-gendered person.
I was particularly drawn in by the narrator. Liam/Luna may be going through all this gender crap, but his sister Regan has to deal with her brother/sister which takes a huge toll on her social life. I mean, come on! She has a totally hot boy after her and she can't hang out with him because she's so busy helping her brother/sister express her darn self! Poor Regan :( Anyway, the point is that I really loved the characterization in the book. It was all totally believable and I was hooked! I look forward to reading more Peters novels in the future.
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