The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
readandfindout's review
4.25
Themes: 4 stars
Perspective: 4.5 stars
Graphic: Dysphoria, Bullying, Homophobia, Transphobia, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism, Infidelity, Body shaming, Biphobia, and Hate crime
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
nmccarron's review against another edition
5.0
I recommend listening to the audiobook read by the author and listen to the last 15 minutes at 0.75x speed because every word she speaks is stunning
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual harassment
The following possibly triggering words are said but not explicitly described:zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Sexism, and Bullying
Moderate: Dysphoria, Grief, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, and Infidelity
Minor: Murder, Kidnapping, Death, and Violence
lady_bountiful's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Transphobia
clemrain's review
3.0
The vulnerability of this is astounding. Thereâs a balance of what should be shameful and the presentation of its regularity. Being open about the shaping of sexuality is difficult to read and Iâm sure harder to write. There was no asking for pity or empathy. Just a presentation of thoughts, actions and a question of origin. These qualities make the memoir easy to read and only helps what is being said. This is normal, and itâs born from so much more than just us.Â
For those that are new to understanding this bookâs message and have the patience for itâthis is a good start.
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, Transphobia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
mattiedancer's review against another edition
5.0
- Those looking for a memoir about transitioning and accepting oneâs sexual identity
- Readers wanting to learn more about Shraya
- Readers who want to challenge and grow in their feminism and LGBTQ+ understanding and alliance
- Misogyny, sexism, racism, transphobia, biphobia, homophobia, bullying
Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Racism, Misogyny, Body shaming, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Transphobia
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
blackcatkai's review against another edition
5.0
a short memoir from Vivek Shraya about her growing up & into herself as a queer transwoman and all the internalized/societal issues shes faced involving men as well as women. she touches on tough topics but there's good things here, too. I love her writing and insights about gender itself as well as gender expression. I would definitely recommend this and will be reading more of her work in the future.
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Ableism, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
hanna's review
4.25
Â
What I especially loved being themed is how it is often gay men that make queer spaces unsafe and uncomfortable for female-presenting people. Their gayness does not excuse the casual misogyny they often display.Â
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Homophobia, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Transphobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Mental illness
sydapel's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault
thepassivebookworm's review
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment