A review by estruch
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I really, really loved this book. I felt seen and a profound peace while reading it. But beware, because there are extremely painful and gory scenes within it. The peace I felt was because someone put into words things I was feeling already, things that sometimes I don’t know how to express. So despite de C-section without anesthesia and despite all the violence and gaslighting, I enjoyed it with a calm smile. 

I’d recommend to everybody to check the content warnings and proceed with caution. However, if you are a trans person with a lot of feelings about what is expected of your body, check it out. Maybe you’ll find peace too.

Second book for the #TransRightsReadathon of 2024.
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