No review posted to my sites, this was so very dry that I wouldn't be able to review it highly and I don't wish to drag down the algorithm. The problem is that the synopsis implies an anthology of artistic works and pieces of fiction through which the experience of these dual identities can be felt by the reader, but what's here is mostly deeply dry autobiographical scholarship and journaling. If the synopsis were more accurate, the reader would be more able to enjoy the collection, but as it is, it's like thinking you're getting cake and instead getting a saltine. I like saltines just fine, but not when I'm expecting cake.

NetGalley requires a star rating, so I've gone with mid-range.

This is a book I know I’ll read again. Each piece is unique and individual but interconnected with the communal feeling of not being enough. With the ableism and transphobia that trans and disabled people experience both because of and separate to one another. The introduction made me tear up, being seen and heard, being listened to with other peoples words on a page.
“If you’re reading this as a trans and disabled person, I hope you find pieces of you in these pages, no matter how small, and if you feel lonely or isolated, maybe these pages might help you feel a little less so.”
I think this book is a beautiful piece of collaborative art, with essays, stories, plays, poetry and drawings. I loved how the pieces were organised and ordered, they were broken down into 3 parts and they all flowed beautifully together. I think it’s an important read for anyone in the queer community, for allies who want to do better, and especially for other trans and disabled people, you aren’t alone, as unique and individual your experiences are they are also so connected to our community as a whole. Thank you to everyone who contributed, thank you for letting me listen.I want to own multiple copies of this book so I can lend them out to anyone and everyone
#ad I received this book as an arc but the opinions are entirely my own.

I am so honoured to be able to read this anthology early thanks to NetGalley.

As a trans and disabled person, these stories written by trans and disabled writers were so incredibly important to me. Being able to read other people’s stories as they are going through some of the same things as myself was very helpful and while all of the stories were important, there was a couple of them that really stood out to me. One was a quote “Tears without action are meaningless” and also Love Story by Milo Cooper. I related to their story so much and I cried so much when I read it.
These stories deserve to be told and read and understand. I highly recommend picking this book up and reading each entry and then holding it in your heart afterwards