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brenda_8900's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It made me laugh and cry. It's a great coming of age book.
zachzakku's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Deadnaming
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
A powerful and moving memoir. The author narrates the audio version and I highly recommend it. Johnson is a natural storyteller.
diananegroiu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
teereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
I'm not typically a non-fiction reader, but this is definitely an exception. This memoir is so powerful and emotional. It addresses the author's experiences being black and queer and how those identities intersect. It shows the struggles as well as the joy in those identities. How the world sees them and how they grew to be their most authentic self unapologetically. This is a coming of age tale that feels like it should be essential reading for all. I loved this book and its impact. It's a quick read, but it packs a punch in the best possible way. I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone.
fae_bae's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
bookybeckyboo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Sexual assault