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After his friend Mary is horrifically murdered, transgender boy Avery begins investigating what happened and receives disturbing anonymous messages threatening him: present as female or be the next to die. Although most characters remain underdeveloped, it's refreshing to see Avery's friends and family supporting his gender identity. The religious fanaticism and details of Mary's murder are unsettling aspects of this mystery.