First off, let me tell you that this book had me in stitches at times. Zimmerman has a razor-sharp wit and his writing had me laughing out loud more times than I can count. I particularly enjoyed and related to his stories about navigating life as a queer person in a religious, conservative upbringing. It's clear that he has a talent for taking heavy topics and finding the humor in them.

That being said, while I did find this book to be funny, I have to admit that I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I'm not sure if it was the structure of the book (it's a collection of essays, lists, and musings) or just that some of the humor didn't quite land with me, but I found myself getting a little bored at times.

However, I do want to emphasize that just because this didn't quite meet 5 stars for me, that doesn't mean it won't be a hit with other readers. If you're looking for a laugh-out-loud read with a strong voice and some poignant moments, I definitely recommend giving "Is It Hot in Here" a shot.

Thanks so much to Chronicle Books as well as NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in advance of its publication in April of 2023!