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romeri's review against another edition
5.0
But you already know the myth: Rape
that made the body punishment for itself.
— “Medusa with the Head of Perseus “ (1)
Wound from the Mouth of a Wound powerfully confronts gender, ablelism, sexual violence, and more. It intimately weaves tales intertwined with the poet’s own identity as a disabled, transgender woman.
I’m misdiagnosed—bipolar this time—then,
three days later, my grandmother is diagnosed with cirrhosis & isn’t
this exactly what we mean when we call family by the word blood?
— “Heirloom” (22)
We search for a beginning to this story & find only a history of breakage
x-rays cannot explain. Some girls are not made, but spring from the dirt
— “Abecedarian Requiring Further Examination Before a Diagnosis Can Be Determined (50)
Graphic: Alcoholism, Ableism, Rape, Sexual violence, Blood, Chronic illness, Dysphoria, Death, Medical content, and Transphobia
buttermellow's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Transphobia, Ableism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Medical content, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Eating disorder
elliotvanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Rape, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment
jayisreading's review against another edition
5.0
Read for the Sealey Challenge.
Graphic: Ableism, Hate crime, Medical content, and Transphobia
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia