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jessicastephenson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
This was an incredibly unique memoir with the inclusion of song demos and audio from recordings taken during Tegan and Sara's youth. Between that and the authors reading the book themselves, it felt very personal and intriguing! To an extent, there's only so much high school partying I want to read about so that's why it wasn't my absolute favourite, but overall that didn't detract from how much I enjoyed this memoir. As a music obsessed queer kid growing up in Canada in the early aughts, Tegan and Sara were some of my biggest idols. Despite not following them as much as I've grown up, I still loved hearing the story of how they discovered their sexuality and got into making music.
lberestecki's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
lala783's review against another edition
4.0
First of all, I highly recommend the audiobook version as it is read by the authors and includes excerpts of actual recordings of music and interviews with Tegan and Sara. I really enjoyed this read and listened after hearing the hilarious and heartfelt podcast with MUNA. The story is a coming of age, detailing the four turbulent high school years of Tegan and Sara. This memoir is raw and goes into the mindsets and feelings, taking you back to exactly how they felt. I am excited to watch the TV show and listen to more of their music. I was a casual fan before, but now I can't wait to listen to more. No need to be familiar with their music or story before. The banter between the sisters during the ending was also 10/10.
mef84's review against another edition
5.0
If you are a fan of Tegan & Sara, queer, or in High School, I suggest this book to you. I enjoyed learning about the teen lives of the Quinn twins, as I am a big fan, and I think this book would benefit teens of the LGBTQ+ community.
tigercrossin's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing I could not put this down!!! I’ve been a huge tegan and sara fan for as long as I can remember and I’m so glad I finally got to reading this. I’m always hesitant with non-fiction because I don’t normally like it at all. I’m usually so bored and lose interest really quick but this was the total opposite. I’m obsesseeeeeed with the way this is written and I love the changing perspectives every chapter.
This is so ridiculously relatable as a lesbian coming of age story. This book would have blown my mind as a teenager and I WISH I could have had it at that age. So many parts of this speak to me so much. I feel like I’m also able to have a deeper appreciation for the music and lyrics of their songs which is awesome. I cant wait to watch the tv series now!!!! highly highly highly HIGHLY recommend to literally anyone please read this it’s so good
This is so ridiculously relatable as a lesbian coming of age story. This book would have blown my mind as a teenager and I WISH I could have had it at that age. So many parts of this speak to me so much. I feel like I’m also able to have a deeper appreciation for the music and lyrics of their songs which is awesome. I cant wait to watch the tv series now!!!! highly highly highly HIGHLY recommend to literally anyone please read this it’s so good