A review by wanderlust_romance
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

What a joy this was to read. I borrowed a copy of this from my library and am very much considering purchasing a copy to eventually share with my child (they’re too young for some of the content right now). Gender Queer is a graphic novel memoir that follows Maia Kobabe’s (e/em/eir pronouns) deeply personal exploration of eir gender identity. The illustrations are so wonderfully done. It adds another layer of humor and emotion to the accompanying text that shares Kobabe’s personal narrative. Gender Queer is a prime example of the importance of gender affirming care. Beyond just the need for affirming healthcare, Kobabe’s family and friends are depicted in this memoir as unconditionally supportive, thoughtful, caring, and perhaps most importantly - they listen with love and communicate with honesty surrounding the gender and sexuality questions / frustrations Kobabe expresses. E also delves into the complexities of asexuality - what it means, how it impacts relationships, and how it is also a spectrum e explored.

If you haven’t read this, I would absolutely recommend. 
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