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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
frantically's review against another edition
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, 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 against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
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: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Infidelity
flamesocks's review
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Dysphoria, Grief, and Transphobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Self harm
lovelynovellas's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexism, Body shaming, Misogyny, Transphobia, Sexual harassment, Homophobia, and Dysphoria
schnooglefaceduthie's review
3.75
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Sexual harassment
kenfoxley's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
barbz's review
5.0
Minor: Sexual harassment