This memoir by the British writer and model, Jamie Windust, was absolutely enthralling. I tore through this title in just one day and I was not ready for it to end when I came to the last page. Windust writes about their experience with being non-binary and opens the door to a lot of different conversations surrounding gender identity (specifically the struggles of those who are transgender or non-binary). Also, because the author and I are so close in age, I particularly enjoyed the pop culture references throughout the book. There is one scene in particular that Jamie recalls writing a goodbye message on a mirror in lipstick like they do on RuPaul's drag race. As a huge fan of that show, I loved this little nod to the program (and the acknowledgment that the queen of drag herself has her own flaws that quickly followed). I highly recommend reading this book if you are questioning your gender identity as Windust provides lots of advice and insight to those trying to figure out who they are. However, I would also recommend this book to readers who are looking to learn more about the trans and non-binary community and find ways to support them in your everyday life.
(PUB DATE: 10/21/2020)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)