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lattelibrarian's review
3.0
There were some poems that I really liked here, some I didn't. But that's the same with any poetry book, you like some, you don't like some. But I really respected this book--it takes a lot for anybody to speak their truth and put it out there like this, especially to the subjective opinions of critics and casual readers alike. I found these poems to be a little too crass at times, and I couldn't necessarily relate to them--which is fine. Some truths are relatable, some aren't. Certainly, this would appeal to many trans readers, as the experiences and emotions may be similar to what they're feeling. Overall, a nice book, and well designed.
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dr_pepper_bidet's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
Joshua Jennifer Espinoza’s poetry gets straight to the heart of what it is to be a young trans woman in this world. It’s hard, but ultimately worth it. I’m Alive / It Hurts / I Love It
scrow1022's review
4.0
An earlier work, not as crystalline as her other, but lots of moving moments, language that captures feelings, images, exquisitely, where the whole piece (the whole book) is a song.
cblueweaver's review against another edition
5.0
Espinoza's later writing is stronger, but here her youth and subject matter work together to build something raw and beautiful.
carly_they_themsen's review
2.0
im very lucky that i got to read this. it's not the force that there should be flowers is, but it's so really worth the read
thecottoncandyunicorn's review
5.0
There are very few books that have changed my life. I feel like this one could easily be one of the ones. It’s absolutely heart-achingly beautiful. Some of the best poetry I’ve ever read.