First drawn to this book by the cover and title, I found such an incredibly story inside. KB Brookins tells us the story of their life growing up in a body that didn’t fit. People are expected to fit neatly into this box or that box and Brookins is working hard to discourage that notion. Love that!

Being let in for the story they have let us into, being a spectator of sorts to a an experience so personal is a powerful thing. They give the good, the bad, and the messy in between.

The message Brookins wants to get across pertaining to the Black community, the trans community was so informative. There was so much compassion in this memoir, and a lot of really hard truths.

I had such a unique time reading this book. There were moments that brought me to tears, and moments that I was cheering. Memoirs are personal and this was deeply personal! I am so grateful to KB Brookins for sharing their story. Pictures and resources are included that just made it even more of an experience.

I could not recommend this one more.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Wow what can I say this really is a deep insite to ever day struggles of the trans community. Everyone should read this.

I loved the way this memoir was written and how it felt like the author was talking to you. There were poems mixed in, and I can’t wait to get my finished copy, because the formatting of the arc was wonky and made the sections and poems had to differentiate. I made so many highlights, too.

This book has a unique structure. It’s part memoir, part poetry and part social commentary/essay about life as a Black trans masculine person. My biggest takeaway about this book is that there need to be more books written by, about and for Black trans folks. KB is an undeniably talented writer. I appreciated how freely they shared their growth and their journey to becoming the person they are today. I believe KB largely wrote this book to help those who are living similar difficult lives in communities (which are unfortunately most) that invalidate, ignore and harm them. Everyone should read this book in order to be a better person. Black trans folks should read it to feel and be seen and for emotional support.