I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a really strong opening. It felt quite a bit like trans Jewish Percy Jackson I thought, but this later changed.

While the synopsis does make it clear that transphobia is prominent in this book, I think as an adult it is too much for a middle grade book. I don't know how kids are on the internet these days, but I know I had hope for a good world when I was in the target audience for this book. Given that even I debated putting this book down and walking away because it got so traumatic, I'm not sure what to think. I stuck with it because I believed in the happy ending, a child dealing with similar issues to the main character may not, and end up feeling hopeless.

That being said, I did like the humor that came in it. I liked A sticking up for himself, and while the conclusion felt a little rushed with some realizations, I liked the ending.

If you are a trans person who is looking for a book to escape for a bit, I don't think this book is for you, because it hurts for a long while. But if you're a trans person looking for a story where we win, read this one to the end.