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jayisreading's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
So, on the one hand, I truly appreciated the emphasis on trans joy throughout these poems, highlighting the beauty of being trans, the richness of trans history, and celebrating all things trans. As Melt points out in their afterword, a lot of trans literature can be bleak; understandably, considering the violence and injustices trans people face. And I appreciate that they assert, “Now, I need trans joy. I need to know trans joy exists in order to imagine myself living in the future.”
On the other hand, I didn’t feel particularly drawn to any of these poems. I think the focus on euphoria was wonderful, but I didn’t vibe much with the style of the poems themselves and found them a little repetitive.
Read for the Sealey Challenge.
Graphic: Transphobia and Hate crime
Minor: Suicide, Genocide, and Antisemitism
poemsandponds's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
I like how this collection highlights trans joy. So much of the trans narrative we're fed centers around dysphoria and ignores euphoria. Joy is an essential part of envisioning a future.
I felt that it got a little repetitive at times though.
I felt that it got a little repetitive at times though.
Graphic: Transphobia, Medical trauma, and Hate crime
Minor: Genocide
the_vegan_bookworm's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Beautiful poetry collection that embodies trans joy and fights for transl liberation throughout.
Graphic: Transphobia, Police brutality, and Violence
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