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A review by queer_bookwyrm
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
4 ⭐ CW: Graphic depictions of menstruation, nudity, discussion of masterbation, discussions/depictions of sexual acts, misgendering, medical trauma
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe (e, em, eir) is a graphic novel depicting the life of Maia through eir gender and sexuality journey. This is one of the most banned books right now, and I realized I had yet to read it! Luckily, a friend let me borrow it.
I'm not usually a huge fan of graphic novels, but I think this was the perfect format to convey this kind of story. I found Maia to be very relatable in eir journey to figure out eir gender identity. Gender is hard. Maia was able to show in pictures what it would be impossible to adequately describe with words. It did seem to jump around a bit, so in that way it felt more like a wandering conversation than a single narrative.
If you want some great insight in what it's like being an AFAB nonbinary person, and the struggles and everyday discomfort we experience, then pick this up. But this book also shows the importance of representation, and not just acceptance, but affirmation. Gender is messy and doesn't always make sense. Not a lot of thoughts, mostly vibes. This was definitely worth the read.
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe (e, em, eir) is a graphic novel depicting the life of Maia through eir gender and sexuality journey. This is one of the most banned books right now, and I realized I had yet to read it! Luckily, a friend let me borrow it.
I'm not usually a huge fan of graphic novels, but I think this was the perfect format to convey this kind of story. I found Maia to be very relatable in eir journey to figure out eir gender identity. Gender is hard. Maia was able to show in pictures what it would be impossible to adequately describe with words. It did seem to jump around a bit, so in that way it felt more like a wandering conversation than a single narrative.
If you want some great insight in what it's like being an AFAB nonbinary person, and the struggles and everyday discomfort we experience, then pick this up. But this book also shows the importance of representation, and not just acceptance, but affirmation. Gender is messy and doesn't always make sense. Not a lot of thoughts, mostly vibes. This was definitely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Sexual content