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A review by potatogrr
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
I want more books that queer the traditional family structure and use creativity to open our eyes to imagining a future beyond the heteronormative nuclear family. There was a deft use of flashbacks and non-linear timeline to reflect on the ways in which the main trio gets to the situation where they are considering non-normative parenting structure.
Graphic: Transphobia, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Miscarriage, Xenophobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Toxic relationship and Pregnancy