A review by tessa_talks_books
The One True Me and You by Remi K. England

4.0

The One True Me and You by Remi K. England is a coming-of-age story for the 21st century. I loved that the main characters, Kay and Teagan, are on their journey to embrace their authentic selves and gain the courage to share that self with the world. I also loved the juxtaposition of the worlds they are doing it in – the pageant world and the world of fandom. These very different worlds offer so much to the story and the reader. Teagan and Kaylee share their journeys through 1st person narration in alternate chapters, which gives the tale a more personal feeling than one written in 3rd person. The author reflected, in the Acknowledgements, that The One True Me and You is closer to her heart than any of her other books because of her own experiences as a nonbinary teen. The 1st person narration creates a story where I could understand Kaylee’s truth the way England would have appreciated, especially as a teen. I also loved the theme that threads itself through the story of, “Feminism is supporting women in their choice.” No matter what those choices are – whether it be the pageant circuit, the sports arena, or the many things in between – feminism is about building women up, not tearing them down. There is so much to learn and take away from this story, especially for the teens who are the intended audience, that I feel confident in recommending it to all who would dare to become more enlightened by this modern age tale.