Vast fields of ordinary, by Nick Burd

I've put off writing about this one - it has made me think about the nature of relationships, and the hard truth that just because it's real love doesn't mean it's a healthy relationship. Dade Hamilton proves that not once, but twice as he goes from being abused in one relationship to being adored by another who leads him into a dangerous lifestyle. The characters are gay, but the issues are universal, and thoughtfully portrayed in this coming of age/coming out story.