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Chii’s nonfiction graphic memoir details her life from childhood as a person assigned male at birth to navigating questions of gender, sexuality, and transition. The narrative follows her emotional ups and downs, her love for a man deeply enamored with her, and their plans for marriage as she prepares to become a bride. Through vivid illustrations and candid storytelling, the work explores themes of gender identity, LGBTQ+ experience, and the personal challenges of living authentically.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Chii
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