You feel like you’re a girl, you live it, it’s part of you? Then you’re a girl. Daniels does not let Danny get off the hook with a simple “do I become a super hero or not?” There are many other possibilities that force Danny to examine her own desires and use the time to explore her options. It is also worth mentioning that the world building is rich as well building on many super hero tropes in different ways. Whatever happens now, I can deal with it. Saying it out loud gives it power and my nervousness fades away. And it gets better because her sidekick is also diverse and with an intricate backstory too! At moments funny, others heartbreaking, and others making us raise our fist, her journey and perspective remain enlightening the whole novel through. Her superhero transformation is mirrored by her coming to terms with her identity. (Just a quick note on this, there is a lot of trans-phobia and hate language that is thrown at Danny) She is a complex character going through a challenging period of major changes. We feel the hurtful words that her parents throw at her and feel the way they permeate her mind and damage her self-confidence. By seeing the world through Danny’s eyes, we are able to witness her transitions, her emotional breakthroughs and breakdowns. It is a fantastic story whose main strength is its main character, Danny. Seven of those, aware of my prison and screaming inside. What would you do if one day you became a super power and a different gender all in one moment? Well after a few moments, since such transformations take time, you would deal with your trans-phobic parents, decide if you want to become a superhero, and still attend high school.įifteen years trapped.

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