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A review by tips2liveby
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First of all, about 1/4 of the way into this book, I realized it seemed really familiar. Since the plot is pretty unique, I figured that I must have read it before. Turns out I did - almost exactly 2 years ago.
Since I remembered enjoying the book and couldn't remember exactly how it ended, I decided to read it again. The book is about Reese and Ames. Reese is a trans woman, and Ames is a man, who lived as a trans woman for awhile before detransitioning back to being a man. Reece and Ames were in a relationship for several years before it ended badly.
Ames is now in a relationship with his boss, Katrina. After Katrina unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Ames struggles with whether he can be a father to the child. Knowing Reese always wanted to be a mother, Ames comes up with a plan to have Reese co-mother the child. He thinks that having Reese involved in the parenting will help him feel more comfortable in his role, as he knows Reese understands him like no one else does.
This book dives deep into emotions and relationships. It is no holds barred and can be pretty graphic at times, so will not be for everyone. At the end of they day, it's well written and pulls you into the lives of these characters. I gave this 4 stars the first time I read it, and agree with that rating again.
Since I remembered enjoying the book and couldn't remember exactly how it ended, I decided to read it again. The book is about Reese and Ames. Reese is a trans woman, and Ames is a man, who lived as a trans woman for awhile before detransitioning back to being a man. Reece and Ames were in a relationship for several years before it ended badly.
Ames is now in a relationship with his boss, Katrina. After Katrina unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Ames struggles with whether he can be a father to the child. Knowing Reese always wanted to be a mother, Ames comes up with a plan to have Reese co-mother the child. He thinks that having Reese involved in the parenting will help him feel more comfortable in his role, as he knows Reese understands him like no one else does.
This book dives deep into emotions and relationships. It is no holds barred and can be pretty graphic at times, so will not be for everyone. At the end of they day, it's well written and pulls you into the lives of these characters. I gave this 4 stars the first time I read it, and agree with that rating again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia