Good first novel

An interesting portrayal of transgender people. It is recommended for anyone who likes a good chick lit.

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Amazing, gentle and sad at the same time

I was so invested in the characters that I didn't want the book to end. such a great and nuanced take on womanhood, queerness, parenthood and identity.

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A story I needed

Never have I read something that has so beautifully tackled the concepts of transness, family, and womanhood. This novel really embodies why the narrative of trans women 'not understanding what it means to be women' is so ridiculous and misinformed. Trans women understand the complexities and hypocrisies of womanhood perhaps more than anyone, because they have to find their own place within it. Also, as a fellow trans person the overanalyzing and philosophical contemplation of every interaction felt so real and relatable.

This novel is hilarious, witty, vulnerable and thoughtful. Got me thinking about gender from an angle I hadn't seen it from before. And god, the character development was delicious. Each main character was so fully fleshed out, devastatingly real and raw, hurting but strong. They felt like women I had known my whole life.

10/10 loved it and fully recommend whoever you are. This book will be a good friend, endearing and safe, yet willing to challenge you if need be.

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my favourite read of the year!

I am so sad because I have come to love the characters, I feel like I know them and now that I finished the book, I will never "see" them again.

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such a brilliant novel. just love it. t

this book was so illuminating, entertaining and fast-paced. gripping. i couldnt put it down. unlike any other novel ive read.

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wanted to love it but didn't quite.

I started this book 3 times before finally finishing. I wanted to love it as the premise was very much my taste but I didn't connect with the characters enough. they didn't feel 'whole'. found the whole exploration of family and gender excellent though and would recommend to anyone interested or living within the queer community. found the performers voice to sound strangely slightly AI generated but her change in accent and tone for different characters was great and really helped keep a track of the narrative.

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Loved it.

I thought it was a brilliant book. The only thing I would have changed is the ending.

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Not for me - too focused on relationships

I can understand why people love this book, it tackles some really interesting subjects, I love queer reads and the backstory interrupting presence day helped build character appreciation, but I just found the story boring and the ending was bland. Also honestly most of the characters annoyed me and I'm not interested in reading about romance and relationship dynamics.

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A very honest depictions of modern adult life.

I really enjoyed this book. It was excellently written and felt very genuine.

As a trans woman I found the depictions of trans characters relatable and respectful (which feels like something that shouldnt need to be said about a book written by a trans woman).

The book speaks really well on matter relating to those of us who have been living these lives for most of our adult lives, and is very honest about the issues we all face trying to live our modern adult lives.

Like real life, the stories of these characters are messy and the discussions of hard topics such as addiction, violence, suicide, communally inherited trauma, and toxic relationships feels true to life and neither exploitive or sanitised.

This is a really good book and I'm glad it's getting a lot of attention. My only worry is that for some people it may become 'The One Trans Book You Need to Read' and that these people won't be open to learning about trans experiences that don't align with this book or feel like just by reading this book they need not learn or think any more about trans lives.

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Really loved this

A good insight into how the trans community can feel around children and the assumptions people make etc. Very good reading

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