A review by nixter
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

dark informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

While I don’t align with the author on every single identity and space I occupy, our experiences are very similar in a way that has truly resonated for me while reading this. I think it’s very important to explore race, gender, and sexuality and the way they interact with one another. He doesn’t shy away from some of the more heartbreaking aspects of that journey but also highlights a lot of the joyous moments as well, often noting how they’re not necessarily mutually exclusive. He makes it known that these are his experiences and his alone. So, his journey and search for self will not directly match anyone else, but he wants this to be as helpful as it can be to someone who might need it. Finally, I like how open ended it is. He’s very accepting of the fact that he is not the most he will ever be and his life, ideas, and feelings are still evolving constantly — and that’s okay. Honestly I thought the whole thing was just gorgeously written and was something I could relate to.