This is an instant 5 star read. I related so much to Jen's coming out story -- from persistent comphet & being equally terrified and enamored by women, to internalized biphobia & not feeling queer enough, every chapter was extremely validating while also being laugh out loud hilarious. The puns! The footnotes! I want to thank Jen from the bottom of my confused bisexual heart for writing this book -- I feel so seen.

Modern, funny look at what it means to be/what it's like to live as a bisexual woman. Some of the essays had funky stylistic things going on that felt a little superfluous, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the overall collection. Would recommend.

This was utterly fascinating. I identify as a cis woman who has always been drawn to the understanding of the sexual orientations of others. I just love love. I love seeing people in love. I really enjoyed getting to know more about how the bisexual community can feel marginalized at times and how we should move forward to make all feel comfortable.

I learned a lot in this memoir. There were many media mentions that I didn't get for TV and such, but overall I liked this a lot.

Thanks for the advanced readers copy! These thoughts are all my own.

It looks like the only way you can get me to read non-fiction is if it's queer and honestly? I'm not mad about it.
This book was as hilarious and whip-smart as promised: Winston discusses everything from stereotyping to downright discrimination in this novel but with such a clear stance on things and clever commentary that you can't really help but read this in one setting.
It also made me insanely proud to be part of the LGBTQIAP+ community because behind all the stories about Winston's personal experience lies the wish to be accepted by the community (and everyone outside of it) and that really resonated with me.
If you liked Grace Perry's "The 2000s Made Me Gay" then this book needs to be on your TBR immediately!

I was thrilled to get an ARC of this book. It was a quick and thought provoking read. Some essays didn't connect with me, but others made me feel deeply seen. It's rare to see a discussion of queerness dedicated to bisexuality. I love that this exists. I found myself questioning when Jen would finally come out, but then I realized that the confusion is the point--bisexuality is a constant state of questioning until we reach understanding. I appreciated how inclusive and thoughtful the book was and how it used humor in a sensitive way. The footnotes were also great.

Greedy is honest, fast-paced, and truly laugh-out-loud funny. Each essay feels more like a conversation with a friend as you get to know them better and better through silly anecdotes and tough traumas.

I connected to so much and felt so seen throughout this book even as each essay considered a new issue: desirability, consent, dating app culture, gender, girl crushes, etc. all tying back to bi culture and erasure. As a bi woman, it felt like a very validating read and helped me realize that it is OKAY to always question and grow and learn and unlearn.

Interesting formatting in some of the essays and footnotes made the whole experience just as visually interesting and I felt educated even as I laughed along to some of Winston’s cringe childhood moments that mirrored my own. This book also gave me a whole list of references to other works that I can't wait to check out!

I adored this book and I can't wait for more from Jen Winston!

Thank you so much to @atriabooks and @netgalley for my copies of this book!

It's true, as Winston describes, that bisexuals are grasping are at straws for ways to feel represented. We'll take cuffed jeans and sitting with poor posture. Having this memoir out there is invaluable.

Jen Winston’s new book ‘Greedy’ is a memoir told through essays about the author’s life, exploration of their identity, and (you guessed it) bisexuality. Other topics covered include: the male gaze, girl crushes, wondering if you’re gay enough, bad sex, and everything in between.

Greedy has done two things: 1. made me realize I have never had a unique experience in my life 2. Given me an opportunity to feel seen even through the fog of second-hand embarrassment experienced from a number of these essays.

This collection is very readable, pretty intersectional, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
While not every essay was mind-blowing - a few were poignant and I think that has merit. Jen’s writing is punchy, self-deprecating, and tongue-in-check. It feels familiar and relatable - though in some instances this tone creates distance between the voice and the author themselves.

All-in-all, I was dying to read this and I’m very glad I did. I can only speak for myself, but I do think this book could help some folks feel less alone in their experiences.

I really loved this book - the author and I share a lot in common and there were so many parts of the book that could have been my story too. I cringed along with her childhood memories and rooted for her as she came to terms with who she is. The way she wrote about her own life mixed with information about broader cultural topics helped this book feel like more than just a memoir, which I appreciated. I think this book will certainly resonate with a lot of queer readers. It's a little difficult for me to guess how this book would be received by a wider audience, since I am so close to the subject myself, but I think her writing was sharp and funny and I hope others would appreciate that as well.

I really wanted to love this. I think this a quick and snappy essay collection, but in the end, I don't think it made much of an impact on me. Jen Winston is a good writer, but she tends to shift from past to present too much. It made my reading experience feel rushed and disjointed. Winston made the concept of bisexuality seem more complicated than it really is. At times, I wasn't really sure she accomplished the narrative to she wanted to tell. Decent read but ultimately forgettable.

Thank you, Netgalley and Atria for the digital ARC.

I enjoyed this series of essays by one of my favorite Instagram content creators. There was a lot that I personally related to, which I think is the primary thing that kept me engaged. Sometimes it was hard to follow with all of the footnotes, but I found myself laughing at some parts.

Did not finish. Started out attempting to give a fresh take on bisexuality but became glib with imagined text messages, fabricated stage dialogue, and humorous journal entries between the author and themself, while talking about themself in the 3rd person.