Review originally posted at between-the-shelves.com!

Thanks to Scribner and Net Galley for sending me an early copy of this to review! I always love reviewing graphic novels, even if they aren’t in their final stages at the time of review. I like seeing what they turn into for the final edition. It’s such a fun process!

This is an honest and personal graphic memoir, showing that most times, LGBTQ+ individuals don’t just pop out of the closet. It’s a process of learning and realization that can take time to get comfortable in your own skin. This is something that I think we need to see more of in LGBTQ literature, especially in the YA realm. It’s important to see this process of coming out, and by being so personal about it, I think a lot of teens and young adults will connect with this story.

I also really enjoyed the art style throughout, for the most part. I think I’d like to see what it looks like in person, as it’s quite minimal at times. This also means that the book reads a bit like a journal or a diary, which complements the story really well. It was engaging and real, exactly what you want a graphic memoir to be.

Overall, this was a great graphic memoir that I think will connect with a lot of people!
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Review to come tomorrow!