coolfoolmoon 's review for:

Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

4.5

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I hate contemporary references in books–most readers do–but I can't exactly explain what sets this book apart from the others. With most books I think, This had the potential to be timeless, but unfortunately they made reference to [insert pop culture moment that was probably already out of date by the time the book was published]. Not here, though. In fact I argue it is a strength of the book. Something about it makes me feel like despite the references to now / pre-pandemic / mid- to late 2010s, this book will be regarded as a queertrans time capsule. It could be studied in 300 level university courses, and honestly it probably will be sooner than you think. I'm very excited to see what Miss Peters has in store next. I will be pre-ordering.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Self harm, Transphobia, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Classism

Minor: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Car accident, Suicide attempt

There needs to be a tag for slurs that aren't racial.