I picked this book up expecting to read wild stories about being a drag queen. I was imagining David Sedaris in drag. What I got was something much more moving and thoughtful. Yes, there are plenty of wild stories and hilarious anecdotes about Aqua, the author's other personality. But this is also a story about a doomed love affair, and the affect drugs can have on a relationship. Josh Kilmer-Purcell strikes the perfect balance, never allowing the laughs to obscure the reality of the painful relationship he found himself in, but also avoiding the all too common "after-school special" over-emotional portrayal of addiction. I went in expecting a light, funny but ultimately forgettable read but when I finished the last page I realized that I had gotten much more than I bargained for. This is a book I won't soon forget.