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tildahlia's review against another edition
3.0
There were things to admire in this book, but overall I found it quite repetitive and the pacing a little off. The drawings weren't also my favourite style. That said, very glad the author has found peace and happiness.
bhrtng's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
4.25
This is a graphic memoir of the author's experience growing up queer (and then later, trans) in the Southern Baptist Church. I related a lot to L's story and I appreciated how the memoir had the focus of looking at the author's different "flocks" throughout their journey of self-discovery. While clearly denouncing the hatefulness of some aspects of organized religion, L also found true community within the church and later came back to it in a new way. There was a lot of nuance here which I found refreshing. I do wish we got more insight into how their family relationships evolved over time. Recommend for all my religiously traumatized queer friends, of which there are many lol.
btdill's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
joisaddler's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, and Vomit
huuugee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Self harm
jwinchell's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
We need more trans memoirs, and L Nichols work is eye opening about how they grew up in a conservative Christian church with deeply entrenched and internalized. homophobia. Education is the key, as are the people they lean on. Drawing themselves as a plush doll with button eyes was strange and that requires more thinking than I can do right now. Definitely an adult graphic memoir.
libeerian's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning is very repetitive, while the ending feels rushed and skims over some serious issues. There were parts throughout that I also really liked, which made me wish that this had been given a strong edit early on to give it more focus.
ninareads65's review against another edition
5.0
A very raw and powerful graphic memoir about gender identity and sexuality, and all the questions that wreak havoc on a young person confused. Growing up with a strict religious backdrop, the author struggles to find herself and learn acceptance in the ever flowing, ever changing flocks surrounding her until she finally sees her truth and embraces her truth.