"Pixies are cute, but they will eat you alive if they feel like it. I was once incredibly fond of them. No wonder. That's called projection."
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I really enjoyed this! I read it entirely in one day. I am not at all surprised, since it came so highly recommended by so many trans bookstagrammers, but the trans rep was super on point. The author writes in their introduction that they put a lot of themselves into Wyatt and it absolutely shows. I sent photos of several moments of Trans Feelings to other trans friends because it was just so relatable. I was also very happy to see several other queer and marginalized identities appearing in the wider cast.

I particularly enjoyed the characters. It is nice to find books that focus on messy characters, and Wyatt is definitely messy. The anger and confusion that really drive him a lot of the time are at once totally valid and understandable but also not always healthy or properly directed. It is nice to watch Wyatt recognize and work through a lot of the causes of his emotions. The supporting characters are obviously not delved into as fully as the first person narration, but are also really lovable and have their own styles and surprises throughout.

The plot and writing had a few weak points, but nothing that seriously detracted from my experience or is unexpected from a debut novel. At times the spelling out of the metaphors is a bit on the nose and the pacing occasionally felt a bit off, but the chatty, somewhat vulgar writing style was generally really charming to me, and obviously it was fast enough paced that I finished it off in a single evening. Plus, my love of the characters is vast and I only want them to thrive and also kiss/cuddle where desired. I am really looking forward to the sequel that's coming out next year!