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Gender Queer: Een Memoir by Maia Kobabe

62 reviews

maggieparedesauthor's review against another edition

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5.0

This book was such a good reflection on figuring yourself out.
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pacifickat's review against another edition

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4.0

I particularly admired how this story navigates conversations around consent, and considering the needs of another in a relationship the way you would want to be considered. This might mean walking away from a potential relationship because you know what the other person wants is not what you can or want to give at the time. It also means walking away when you feel uncomfortable rather than feeling obligated to engage in an interaction at your own expense. It's ok to ask for what you want and voice how you would like to be treated. Maia seems like a gentle soul, and I admired eir courage and kindness in relational and social situations in this story.
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4.0

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charliemaigne's review against another edition

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition

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4.5

“Some people are born in the mountains, while others are born by the sea. Some people are happy to live in the place they were born, while others must make a journey to reach the climate in which they can flourish and grow. Between the ocean and the mountains is a wild forest. That is where I want to make my home.” p. 191
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emilo's review against another edition

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4.5

i read it in a afternoon. i’m trying to understand myself more and this made me feel so much better. also the art and storytelling is lush. 
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maverique's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely LOVED this book! Why did I relate so much to Maia's experiences??? Not to even mention how clearly and succinctly e was able to put eir thoughts and feelings (which also happen to be the same thoughts and feelings I've been having) into words. It's so so sooooo relatable. The storytelling, the art style, EVERYTHING. I was on the verge of tears at certain points throughout the story and I would've definitely cried if I wasn't in public surrounded by people 😂 Either way, I really loved this book and I plan to reread it at some point so I can take notes of all the books, media and concepts that e mentioned. Would recommend to just about anyone who's interested tbh lmao
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black_flamed_candle_b00ks's review against another edition

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4.5

I rate this book 4.5 stars ⭐️. I felt the ending was a little abrupt and unfinished; a little open-ended. I feel like it halted the continuity of the book. However, I related to a lot in this book. I’d never seen any of my thoughts that I’ve felt ashamed of or proud of, written down on paper and featured in a book before. I read it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down.
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