A unique premise that allows for a reflection on how the perseverance of Black people to gain their freedom does not stop in the 21st century. There was a really amazing quote in this:

I think even people who are not Black can gain something from this book. Bob the Drag Queen talks about the importance of never stopping. Unfortunately the freedoms awarded to minorities are not something guaranteed forever, that we can never stop the fight to be recognized and hold onto our spaces in this world. But also the importance of resting, that resting is not stopping and it is not a step backwards. Resting is important to maintain the momentum of the fight. I also learned about learned about some really important people from history. One being William Dorsey Swann, known as the first drag queen and LGTBQ+ activist, a formerly enslaved gay man who used to put on drag balls in Washington, D.C. 

This is not rated higher because I wish it was longer, I think that Bob the Drag Queen has such an interesting voice and the reading felt like being told a story by your friend. However, the pacing struggles a bit as things transition too quickly, not holding enough space for moments to develop and for characters to have more of a presence. 

Overall a fascinating read that had me tearing up at moments. I don't know if Bob the Drag Queen will write anything else, but I will read anything he comes out with.