Branching the sometimes forced divide between fat people and queer people, the editors of this book took special care to include a variety of voices and language to look into the hearts of the fat & queer community. Fatphobia has become an insidious and harmful part of mainstream culture, not only on a grand scale but also on a scale involving partners and family members. Even when one sense of "otherness" may be accepted, fatness is still something many people have yet to understand and allow the presence of. Fat and Queer is a new essential work for queer and straight people alike, as well as fat and thin. All people would likely benefit from reading this anthology, whether for a sense of togetherness or to understand friends, loved ones, and strangers even.

This beautiful anthology has been compiled to include a variety of voices from the queer community. Each piece included shows a glimpse into the identity of the individual and challenges the reader to experience an alternative point of view to their own. As is common with anthologies, there were some pieces that I enjoyed more than others, but I think that is a highlight of reading them, in that there is usually something for everyone included.

Through reading, I had to acknowledge my own fatphobia, and how that contributes to my own feelings of self-worth. It was an eye-opening experience, that I do appreciate. I feel connected to the queer community in a variety of ways, and have never before considered how my body image played a role in this.

Fat and Queer is an anthology written by talent from across the whole queer community.

Containing over 30 pieces of poetry and pose, this book contains a great mixture of identities and stories. As always with anthology’s, there were some stories that I enjoyed much more than others but that’s what I love about them, there is always a variety and it gives space for likeminded people to have their voices heard.

No matter if you’re queer or an ally, there will be something in this book for you.