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.