I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley for a review.

This book is so.....PINK!

and I love pink, it's my favorite color.

Sadly, that is what will stick in my head and be the lasting impression I have of this book.

3.5 stars

It's unclear who the intended audience is. If it is for youth, teens, or young adults, then the format is just fine. If it is anyone older than that, the graphics are going to be way too much. It's almost like a 70's drug trip. There is just too much going on in each panel that the text gets a little lost.


Okay--outside of that, the content is good. and applicable. It's very similar to other books out there, but that's okay. Different books will speak to different people, and with being comfortable in your identity, you need a book that will speak to you.

It was a little difficult to follow the Sproutlings storyline, especially in the gender expression/identity. It took analyzing the images a bit closer to realize what was happening. Not using humans as the characters was a good plan, but having so many different "species" muddied the message.
It is an entry level book, to use to open communication.
The resources at the back are helpful.