I don't know that I have the vocabulary to properly explain how I feel this book, or even celebrate it. Don't get me wrong it is painful, it is gruesome, it is vile, it can and will fill you with such rage. And yet, it is undeniable how desperately I needed to read this book. As much as this book is a horror masterpiece, it is also a reminder of queer historical perspectives. I recommend this book to my fellow trans siblings who are full of anger and fear, to all of those who have a scream residing deep inside of them, that can't be let out. This book feels like a primal scream after being backed into a corner, painful and agonizing, and yet full of relief, like weight has been taken off your shoulders. I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy and annotate and let my tears hit the pages. I truly loved this book. 

Just a quick note about some of the more painful moments to warn anyone. There are many horrifying elements (it is a horror book), but body horror, body dysmorphia, and transphobia is a big part of the book, if that is triggering for you please don't read and/or keep that in mind.