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marireadstoomuch's review against another edition
5.0
Important, inclusive, carefully curated. Excited to read Vol. 2.
arcanistaxel's review against another edition
4.0
This series essays had a wide range, they were touching, heartbreaking but also funny at times. I had not expected to feel so seen after finishing an essay though. I am bisexual myself, but I was never really that aware of how invisible bisexuality was (obvious in hindsight). So to have a book do the opposite, to evolve solely around bisexuality, really moved me. Moreover, I underlined so many lines in this book because I had this overwhelming feeling of "This is me!" so many times.
Another great thing about this book is that it is diverse. The editors really made sure that they did not only give bisexual voices a platform, but bisexual genderqueer people and bisexual people of colour too.
I wouldn't say that it was a joy to read, because some essays mentioned traumatic events that happened to the writer, but at the same time it was. To feel recognised is a joy and I want more of it.
Another great thing about this book is that it is diverse. The editors really made sure that they did not only give bisexual voices a platform, but bisexual genderqueer people and bisexual people of colour too.
I wouldn't say that it was a joy to read, because some essays mentioned traumatic events that happened to the writer, but at the same time it was. To feel recognised is a joy and I want more of it.
angryglitterwitch's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I didn't realise how much I needed this book to exist until I found it. Fave book of 2020 by far.
dmalexander's review
5.0
A sequel to be proud of! Ellen, Lauren and their authors should be proud of what they produced! This collection is so powerful, moving, witty, and full of truth. The joy and pain of bisexual life is tangible in each chapter. The diversity of experiences and stories collected is wonderful. It's a fantastic expansion of the stories that began in their first collection. I truly hope a third volume will follow. Anyone interested in bisexuality, queerness, feminism, survival, and empowerment needs to read this!
jeffers_98's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Overall, I loved this book, I think as with all books that are made up of multiple essays, I enjoyed some more than others. However, I didn't dislike any of the essays, I just related to some more than others. The book seems to show a full range of bi experiences and I would recommend it to anyone who identifies as Bi+, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community more broadly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Rape, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse
lochanreads's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Outing
iriswhitaker's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Biphobia