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lady_bountiful's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
clemrain's review
3.0
The vulnerability of this is astounding. There’s 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 I’m 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 it’s born from so much more than just us.
For those that are new to understanding this book’s message and have the patience for it—this is a good start.
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Grief, and Sexual harassment
mattiedancer's review against another edition
5.0
- Those looking for a memoir about transitioning and accepting one’s 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, Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
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: Body shaming, Bullying, and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
frantically's review
4.25
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.
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
sydapel's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
thepassivebookworm's review
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
thewordsdevourer's review
4.0
the stacked reasons for the title, peppered throughout but esp in the opening pgs, are a reality slap and a harsh reminder; compounded by intersectional identities, the outlook seems ever bleak. i also very much relate to the author's view on love, self-love, and the body. im particularly impressed by her self-awareness on her own complicity thru both past and present actions as well, as it encourages us all to look back w/in ourselves and reflect on our own role, meaning there's at least a way forward.
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
flamesocks's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Lesbophobia
lovelynovellas's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria