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3.87

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I WANNA BE YOUR GIRL

by big ideas and big feelings. The shōjo manga–style art is cute and expressive. The translation feels slightly unpolished, however, relying heavily on footnotes rather than conveying the original more loosely. At times, understanding the original Japanese vocabulary is critical, but elsewhere Procter uses the original Japanese, defined in a footnote (e.g., “a derogatory slang term for an effeminate male”) when simply using an equivalent English term would have led to a smoother reading experience. But overall this series opener is an earnest and enjoyable beginning to Hime and Akira’s story."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:240
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9780593902

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

A raw and resonant coming-of-age story follows a transgender teen navigating the treacherous waters of high school, first love, and self-discovery with heartbreaking honesty. This powerful narrative ...

Our Review

A raw and resonant coming-of-age story follows a transgender teen navigating the treacherous waters of high school, first love, and self-discovery with heartbreaking honesty. This powerful narrative captures the emotional turbulence of finding one's identity while facing societal prejudice and family tensions, offering an intimate window into the transgender experience that feels both urgent and deeply personal. The author crafts authentic teen dialogue and complex relationships that will resonate with young adult readers seeking stories about identity formation and belonging.

What sets this novel apart is its unflinching yet hopeful portrayal of a transgender protagonist's journey toward self-acceptance and the courage required to live authentically. Teen readers struggling with their own identity questions will find validation and strength in this narrative, while all young adults can benefit from its empathy-building perspective on gender identity and the universal desire for connection. The emotional impact lingers long after the final page, making this an essential addition to contemporary young adult literature that speaks directly to today's youth.

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