#transvisibility – Cannonball Read 17

The cover of this book is as gorgeous as the writing inside it

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

July 22, 2021 by wicherwill 3 Comments

They She He: what else could this book be?! Our main character, Felix, is a transgender [boy] of 17 who is figuring out his gender identity while figuring out who’s the transphobic prick in his school while figuring out how to get a boyfriend I’m surprised by how much I liked this book! Which is because usually stories about teenagers + love make me side eye just a little–I’m sorry I’m sorry! It’s just the way it is, I am just a bit cynical. For example, I […]

Excellent recommendation, definitely second!

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

April 12, 2021 by wicherwill 3 Comments

Thank you for the rec, Mobius_Walker! My thought while reading this was omg this would make an AMAZING Pixar movie. And then I was like, too bad we already have Coco. And then I was like HOLD UP, WAIT A SECOND, THAT’S SOME INGRAINED THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE-ISM SPEAKING. I stand by my original thought. This movie would make for an INCREDIBLE animated movie, specifically, because when you’re in the realm of animation you can really imbue a world with realism while not being […]

A stylish start to a trilogy filled with welcomed diversity

The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis

January 25, 2021 by Mobius_Walker 2 Comments

A war rages between a coalition of Earth and Mars versus one of Mercury and Venus. Geans vs Icarii. Naturalism versus augmentation. Old versus New. First Sister is the highest ranking member of the Sisterhood, a religious/military organization, on a spaceship called the Juno; her role is part silent counsel listening to all of the soldiers confess and share and part concubine providing escape and pleasure for all of the soldiers on board. That is the role all Sisters play. Lito is an elite Icarii […]

Be Yourself, The World Will Adjust

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

January 4, 2021 by Jenny S 4 Comments

This trans coming-of-age story was a great way to jumpstart my reading in 2021. It is the story of Felix Love, an aspiring artist who dreams of attending Brown University. He and his best friend, Ezra Patel, attend St. Catherine’s, a private New York high school. While Ezra’s family is insanely wealthy, Felix is a scholarship student who now lives in Harlem with his dad, who works multiple jobs to help pay for the remaining costs of Felix’s education. Felix’s dad has been very supportive […]

“This life can turn a good girl bad”

The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein

March 5, 2019 by Bea Pants 1 Comment

The Trauma Cleaner is the story of Sandra Pankhurst, the owner of a cleaning business that cleans homes after, as the title says “death, disaster and decay.” This includes hoarding situations. It is also the story of a life full of its own trauma, which eventually lead Ms. Pankhurst to run such a unique business. Born biologically male in Australia, she suffered horrific abuse and neglect at the hands of a family who seemed to resent her very presence. Being a trans sex worker […]

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