However, all people - gay or otherwise - must recognize that there is one universal truth of the universe: Mentioning that this isn't actually true once or twice doesn't erase what has been spread before.Īnother passage is also rather telling. It's telling people: You're either a boy or a girl and if you want to 'become' the 'opposite' gender, then you need a penis or a vagina. What irks me the most about it is that stuff like this is toxic. after repeatedly implying that gender = genitals, it is mentioned that there is more to men than just penises or that not having any surgeries is fine. What is particularly confusing is that there seem to be moments of light. And it doesn't explain this constant use of 'men and women'. Generally, the author often refers to differences as 'gay or straight' (though not always) and lists any issues any sexual orientations other than homosexuality face as homophobia. well, you get the definitions for 'bisexual', 'queer', 'curious', 'asexual' and 'transgender', but the one for bisexuality is extremely narrow and excludes most bisexual people, and if you're hoping for the acknowledgement of non-binary genders, you got the wrong book. You won't get to know what the lesbian equivalent of Grindr is and mind you, dental dams are more important than Juno Dawson makes them seem to be, but otherwise it's okay. You got Grindr explained and are directly addressed throughout the whole book. You're fine with that book if you're a gay boy/man. One message repeated over and over again is: 'Whoever you are, that's fine!' Plus, there are lots of sections especially young people might find very useful - coming out, who to tell, how to tell, sex, STIs. I'm not on your side, I don't agree with you and I honestly don't need your prejudices in my life. So please refrain from commenting when all you intend to do is to suggest I read queerantagonistic books.

I gave it two stars because I don't consider this book to be very inclusive, especially when it comes to non-binary people and/or those who are not gay or lesbian (i.e. I gave it two stars because it claims to be inclusive but for the most part only covers issues that people who are gay/lesbian (and stick to binary genders and all the expectations society brings with them) have to deal with. I did NOT give this book two stars because I think there is anything wrong with being part of the LGBTQIA+/MOGAI community.

Just to make that clear for people liking (and commenting on) this review:

This book is gay review