Been binging on who is, for me, a new - and remarkable - author. Started with Beyond Yellow. Anyway, when blood appears or fighting starts, I generally give up reading. But not this time. Truly exceptional writing and story telling has made me a captive. Cal is so unlike anyone I'd be "interested in." But I love him to bits. Actually, I probably love Davey even more, but I guess this isn't a contest. In fact, virtually all the characters are amazing. Even Mark, for all his faults, is so believably true. Kudos to @Sam Wyer (and yes, "kudos" is not a plural - though it has the feel of a collective rather than a singular LOL).