I thought this was a good story. Nicely told in first person. The narrator’s voice is very believeable. I don’t know if the reason why he is on the metaphorical “hot corner” is that believable (an AIDS test). But it’s good. It raised the issue, which is important. It’s a quick read and great for more reluctant readers. I think it deserves to be on the YALSA’s best books for Y.A.s 2008 nominations list.