Andrew Smith holds back nothing in this novel as he addresses many topics such as homosexuality, sex, and drugs. This novel is narrated by the main character, Austin, who is having sexual thoughts and feelings about his best friend Robby, as well as his girlfriend Shannon. After Austin and Robby are attacked while skateboarding, they discover a vile of poisonous liquid that is shattered and mixes with some of Robby's blood on the concrete. Not thinking anything of it, the boys drive off, not realizing the scary changes this accident is going to have on everyone in their neighborhood. The boys and Shannon discover that the liquid is changing everyone into praying mantises, and the only way to stop them using Robby's blood. Although the trio are very courageous in trying to battle these creatures, their efforts are not successful.
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