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Sally Bend
, April 17, 2018
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Frank and often painful First Year Out: A Transition Story is a graphic novel like no other. Following Lily's journey from laser hair removal right through gender reassignment surgery, it deals with a variety of topics, including coming out, self-identity, family acceptance, voice training, hormones, dating, and more.
In tracing this year of Lily's life, Sabrina Symington manages to talk openly and honestly about transgender issues without coming across as preachy or heavy-handed. Everything she documents is in the context of a young woman's journey, and Lily is so likeable, and so easy to relate to, that we care about the issues as much for her as we do ourselves.
Beautifully drawn, well-told, and full of enough joys to overcome the sorrows, First Year Out: A Transition Story is a wonderful read for anyone questioning their own gender, as well as for everyone who loves them.
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