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_serena_'s review against another edition
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I adored the art style in this graphic novel!
Amazing story that I’m glad Maia shared. I hope it was empowering and enlightening.
While I’ve read quite a few queer books, I definitely feel I’m lacking in the non-binary/transgender category. I really enjoyed this story. I felt I could relate to Maia’s gender struggle as it compared to my own struggles with my sexuality as a young teen. I’m so glad there are more LGBTQ+ books. I know this must help so many young people. I feel like I heal a little part of my younger self when I read an inspiring queer story, seeing things young me would’ve loved to have growing up.
Amazing story that I’m glad Maia shared. I hope it was empowering and enlightening.
While I’ve read quite a few queer books, I definitely feel I’m lacking in the non-binary/transgender category. I really enjoyed this story. I felt I could relate to Maia’s gender struggle as it compared to my own struggles with my sexuality as a young teen. I’m so glad there are more LGBTQ+ books. I know this must help so many young people. I feel like I heal a little part of my younger self when I read an inspiring queer story, seeing things young me would’ve loved to have growing up.
krandelzhofer's review against another edition
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Not only is this a great book for queer kids and adults, it’s a great resource for everyone to think about sex and consider what people who are gender non-conforming are going through. The images, especially regarding a pelvic exam, are incredibly poignant.
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I wanted to read some challenged books to see what the concerns are. Also, it's Pride Month and non binary identities are something I'd like to learn more about. I am not especially into the graphic Novel format, but I thought this worked well. There were a few places where I thought I must have skipped a page because the topic just seemed to suddenly change and the timeline jumped around too. So it wasn't the best flow for my taste. But I thought it was great as an open, honest memoir of the struggles Maia had with figuring out eir identity, sexuality (or lack thereof) and coming into emself. The one page that has the most "controversy" is a scene where e imagines having oral sex vs the reality of experimenting with a strap on with eir partner. As an adult, I didn't find it problematic, and I don't think it is concerning for a high schooler. I also think it's incredibly important for kids who are questioning who they are to have access to books like these.
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naomidanae's review against another edition
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I can see why this is controversial, honestly. There's a certain raw emotion, especially as related to female anatomy, which I think is really relevant even to those whose gender is female instead of nonbinary or agender. I like Kobabe's unfiltered thoughts, as impactful as they are. It's a very useful perspective for those questioning their gender or who need help sorting through gender-related questions.
As an aside, I don't think think the criticisms of this book should by any means prevent anyone from reading it. It's a worthwhile read to understand a perspective that isn't your own too, for those who aren't gender queer.
A quote:
"Some people are born in the mountains, while others are born by the sea. Some people are happy living in the place they were born, while others must make a journey to reach the climate in which they can flourish and grow. Between the ocean and the mountains is a wild forest. That is where I want to make my home."
As an aside, I don't think think the criticisms of this book should by any means prevent anyone from reading it. It's a worthwhile read to understand a perspective that isn't your own too, for those who aren't gender queer.
A quote:
"Some people are born in the mountains, while others are born by the sea. Some people are happy living in the place they were born, while others must make a journey to reach the climate in which they can flourish and grow. Between the ocean and the mountains is a wild forest. That is where I want to make my home."
finny's review against another edition
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Memoir coinvolgente che racconta in maniera dettagliata e intima la questione dell'identità di genere.