I had low expectations for this one - Mulvaney will sell because she's famous and a delight. I did not expect it to be bad by any means, but I didn't expect to be wowed. While I was not wowed, I did very much enjoy myself. Mulvaney is such a joy to see on social media, and she did a fabulous job of having her personality shine like the sun on the page while also getting into some of her more darker moments. She was very vulnerable with this, and she also explained a lot about her navigation through her sudden fame. I enjoyed this more than I anticipated, and I think any fan of Dylan's will appreciate it.

Thank you to Abrams and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dylan is charming, funny, raw, vulnerable and important. I had been casually aware of Dylan Mulvaney as a chronically online elder millennial, but only saw a handful of her videos. As a marketer who works with influencers and a beer-lover, Beergate really put her on my radar where I fell firmly on her side. She's a total girl crush and one of the most stunningly beautiful women I've ever seen, so of COURSE I wanted to read her book as fast as I could.

Paper Doll is one of the best memoirs I've read. Dylan's level of reflection and poise come from a soul well beyond her years. As she chronicles her gender transition, she doesn't hold back. She shares her fears, her challenges with her family, the love and support from her friends, her ayahuasca experience, and more about tucking than I would ever think to ask. It's her 101, 201 and 301 course in trans-ness that everyone could benefit from reading. Especially now. Preorder this one.

Dylan - the timing of your book release reinforces your purpose, and that you're uniquely equipped to handle the ups and downs, and navigate uncertain waters. I'm rooting for you, girl!

I enjoyed this memoir by Dylan Mulvaney as I have been following their success on TikTok I enjoyed recapping their journey into womanhood and loved more details on their feelings and struggles with transitioning. Now more than ever is an important time for people to pick up books on other's perspectives and have empathy for each other. I think Dylan is a very likable character and loved their book and will be sharing it.

This memoir is a wild ride—you feel like you’re sitting right next to Dylan Mulvaney as she shares her stories. Before reading, I only knew of Dylan through the ridiculous controversy surrounding the Bud Light commercial. That entire situation was absurd, so I’m glad to see more books emerging from the trans community. They’ve always been part of our world, and their stories deserve to be told.

Dylan’s memoir feels like an extension of her daily TikTok diary, offering an intimate glimpse into her personal thoughts. She’s been put in a position to be a visible figure for trans youth, which is both powerful and terrifying, given the vitriol directed at the community.

The book captures conversations with her family, friends, publicity team, and more, giving insight into her world. It reads more like a casual, heartfelt chat than a traditional literary memoir, but you can clearly see Dylan’s growth over the years.

Huge thanks to NetGalley, Dylan Mulvaney, and Abrams Publishing for the advance e-book! I can’t wait to see the final edition with the finished artwork.

When Dylan Mulvaney was taking TikTok by storm, I saw many of her videos—they were pink, joyful, and squealing! It felt like peak Barbie femininity, and it was delightful to witness her happiness as she was navigating her transition. Her content was entertaining for many reasons—it wasn't just the way she spoke, but the combination of her facial expressions, mannerisms, colorful clothing, and interesting activities.

I think the issue with her memoir is that while her voice matches that of her videos (flowery, exuberant, a bit valley girl), the other components that make her who she is are missing by nature of being a printed publication. To that end, it was a bit tedious to read, since the writing felt kind of superficial. I agree with other reviewers in their comments about confusing timelines—I also found the journal entry sign offs to be a little cheesy, which is fine, but they took away from the emotional impact of these writings.

In all, I am giving this book a 3.5 rounded to 4 stars, because I think it's a great concept and Dylan Mulvaney absolutely should have a memoir. Just wish that the prose was a little more mature.

Thank you to Abrams and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is a 3.5 rounded down.

Like most of her followers, I discovered Dylan on TikTok. This book felt like watching a longer, more raw version of her videos. I know the book will be so inspirational for young trans folks who are finding their way. My only wish was that Dylan had waited before writing a book or will at least write another one in the future. Dylan acknowledges the open-ended nature of her book but I want a book that shows Dylan a decade or two out from the start of her social transition. I also found the timeline a little hard to follow. I'll always be a fan of Dylan's and can't wait to see what she does next!

Thanks to Netgalley and Abrams for the eARC!

This book was delightful! You may already be familiar with Dylan from TikTok (as I was), but even if you aren't, I think you'll find this book both charming and educational.
Dylan shares journal entries from her 365 Days of Girlhood series, but she also includes longer meditations on different aspects of being a trans woman.
Her contagious energy and positivity come through on paper, but I bet it would be a blast to listen to the audiobook version to hear Dylan's story in her own voice. But there are such cute cartoons throughout that you might miss if you only listen to the audiobook.
I really appreciate that Dylan didn't shy away from sharing some of the harder aspects of coming out and sharing her story so publicly on the internet. But don't worry, she also shares her joys.

It was great to hear Dylan's story in her own words. It was a bit hard to follow with the jumps in timeline between the days of girlhood and current times.

Love Dylan's online prescence and I've been following her girlhood journey for a while. This memoir felt a little unfinished, probably because Dylan's story is just beginning, but I was totally invested for the entire book and will likely check out the finished edition for illustrations etc. Would recommend to people both familiar and unfamiliar with Dylan. It's highly informative and would fit in on a shelf with other LGBTQAI+ titles.

Thank you to NetGalley, Abrams, and Abrams Image for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve been a fan of Dylan’s long before her transition and even before her initial series with the San Diego Zoo, Interviewing Animals with Dylan. She’s clearly blossomed into an amazing actress, comedian, and social media star. This is all beautifully showcased through her authentic and vulnerable voice.

I feel this book is a real catalyst for the reality of internet-stardom and the IRL benefits (and unfortunately consequences of the horrible trolls, right wing media machine, capitalism etc.) in real time with her sharing not only the every day trolls but her experience with #beergate too. I truly think people will look back on this and will hopefully regret the way the media covered this. I think people will also look back on this to try to understand the level of impact the internet had on the people it built up/showcased in the 2020s.

The only thing I would improve is a way to clearly differentiate the time in the book pre and then later post beergate but ultimately that would just be for clarity’s sake.

While this book is real, authentic, and vulnerable it’s also laugh-out-loud funny. The illustrations/pictures were also adorable. Highly recommend, love ya book Dylan!

To know if Dylan is to love her, and I loved being able to peek back the layers of what you see on social media to see the person underneath, the struggles of being such a high profile trans woman, and the impact it’s had on Dylan as a human being

Love you Dyl!!! We need more trans stories and I am so happy that Dylan was able to move past traumatic PR and shine bright like they have.

I want to start by saying, this book was not written for me, a cis het white woman!

If you're a stan of Dylan Mulvaney, you will love this book! I am more of a passive follower of Mulvaney and she writes exactly like she talks and acts, which I think many people will love. I did not, as it is very flowering and exaggerated, which is totally fine but just not my personal style.

I think Mulvaney approaches this book very honestly and tries to check her privilege as much as she can. I have not heard much about how this book so I am excited to see others' takes once it is available!

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book!

Something I really enjoyed about reading this memoir was how I could clearly read it in Dylan’s voice. I think that she’s always so authentically herself, and it shows through her writing. I appreciated the look inside 365 Days Of Girlhood. Dylan doesn’t leave much out in this book; it’s a very raw look into transitioning, social media influencer life, depression and anxiety, living authentically, wanting to do better, and finding joy in your womanhood.

American sweetheart Dylan Mulvaney bares all in this intimate memoir detailing her transition and the never-shared details behind her "Days of Girlhood" TikTok series. In this collection of essays Mulvaney shares her raw experience of being a transgender woman in American as she continues to explore her own transformation and difficulties with right-wing media.

Mulvaney's writing style through out the book emulates her videos, it really feels like being on FaceTime with a close friend and I personally loved it. She writes in such an engaging and addictive way that it makes her educational material easy to consume. Also, the cover is so gorgeous, it would look great on any shelf!

This book is an excellent and very quick read, especially for those who love Dylan Mulvaney. In this book, Dylan recounts her experiences leading up to and into girlhood. The viral TikTok star is witty and hilarious, and she shares her experiences in a way that makes you feel like you’re on a FaceTime call with a friend. This book is quintessential Dylan, and when you read it, you can truly hear her voice shine through. This is an excellent peek into her life and shines a light on what girlhood can look like.

Thank you NetGalley, Dylan Mulvaney, and Abrams Image for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I love Dylan and have been watching her for a long time, so I was super excited to see that this one was available to request. It definitely lived up to my expectations (and the gorgeous cover) and is honest, fun, and inspiring.

I love how this book is set up - it takes us through Dylan’s TikTok series of her “Days of Girlhood” as well as more recent events such as Beergate. She’s incredibly honest and vulnerable and tells a lot of stories that feel really personal and like you’re talking to a friend. Also, she’s done SO much more than I realized - I didn’t realize that she was big into theatre and is also a singer and dancer.

I really liked learning about what it’s like to be a social media influencer and Dylan talks about both the good and the bad. She rose to fame really quickly and it’s crazy to think about what that must be like. This book made me an even bigger fan of hers and I look forward to supporting her in the future and seeing what she does. I highly recommend this one!

This book is the perfect depiction of desperately trying to discover yourself while the world is perpetuating who they think you should be upon you.

I adored everything about this — especially the contrast between diary entries and more formal passages. It read like a conversation with the girls.

Paper Doll is the closest you’ll be able to get to putting yourself in someone else’s shoes by reading through their internal and external battles. I will be heavily recommending this one.

Dylan Mulvaney, the woman you are!

(BookTok review coming)

I LOVE Dylan Mulvaney! LOVE! I've been following her on Instagram since her Days of Girlhood series and think she's such an icon.

Paper Doll is a memoir that combines traditional writing with diary entries, artwork, and social media posts. It tells Dylan's story from her time of coming out as a woman on social media to the days following her one year anniversary (Day 365). Her stories and anecdotes are hilarious and heartfelt. She's a comedian, a singer, a dancer, and a storyteller. Her candidness is raw and real and so vulnerable, which is one of the things I admire most about Dylan. She's not afraid to be herself and that's so powerful.

Dylan Mulvaney’s Paper Doll is a candid and innovative memoir that blends traditional storytelling with multimedia elements like summaries of social media posts, artwork, and journal entries. This format gives the book a dynamic, immersive quality that reflects the multifaceted nature of Mulvaney’s public life. The personal record aspect is especially powerful; Mulvaney’s vulnerability and honesty about her journey as a transgender woman navigating fame, identity, and self-discovery make the memoir compelling.


The constant references to brand deals, sponsored posts, and the behind-the-scenes of her online presence felt a little unrelatable, especially for readers less interested in influencer culture. Still, Paper Doll remains an important exploration of gender, identity, and the complexities of fame in the age of social media. Despite its occasional self-indulgence, it’s a book worth reading for those interested in the intersection of personal transformation and public life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Abrams books for this ARC