I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

It is always hard to review anthologies of real-life experiences. However, I really appreciated this book. Most of the stories are of individuals based in the UK, but I feel that their experiences are universal. The section that struck me the most was of NB individuals who work in the counseling sector. It was a different perspective I hadn't heard before, how their non-binary identity impacted their relationships with their patients and how the fluidity was more based on what the patient needed.

More stories being made into the mainstream is necessary. Thank you all for sharing.

A great book about perspective, and how it can change based on what is around you. Beautiful mixed media art.

This one was difficult as an audio book. I love Bahni Turpin as a narrator, but the reverse, jumping timeline was hard to keep track of in this format

Not at all what I expected. I thought this book would be all about "boys being boys" and rich white boys doing what the f* they want with no repercussions. There was a little bit of this, but so much more.

Bisexuality, racism, interracial relationships, same sex relations, defying gender norms, and pirates all set in 18th century aristocracy.

And the audiobook narrator did a fabulous job of giving voice to the characters

Meh. No strong desire to feel for the protagonist. The short chapters I think worked against the story. They kept the timeline in chronological order, but i think it hindered keeping the tension alive

A twist on a love triangle story.

Sea Queens, girl think she loves boy, goes to save him and falls in love with the "Evil" queen.

Rebecca Stead nails what it is like to be a kid.

This book covers divorce, child therapy, exploring feelings(especially anger), remarriage, blending families, family issues with homosexuality, and normalizing living with a skin condition.

It is all presented in a manner that conveys the normalness of it all.