The Bride Was a Boy
The Bride Was a Boy
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Seven Seas Entertainment
Annotation: A dairy comic of a woman who was assigned male at birth. Chii details her autobiographical account of growing up with gender dysphoria, her transition, meeting an falling in love with her future husband, and their marriage once her transition is complete.
Genre: [Biographies]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #6559878
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel Manga Manga
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 05/08/18
Illustrator: Page, Karis,
Pages: 146 pages
ISBN: 1-626-92888-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-626-92888-6
Dewey: 921
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

This witty charmer of a graphic memoir follows Chii from her early life as a boy through her whirlwind gender transition and storybook wedding. In exuberant style, Chii portrays some of her life-s most personal moments, big and small: her frustrations at not seeing a place for herself in Japanese culture, the emotional aftermath of multiple gender-affirmation surgeries, and even the adorably awkward marriage proposal by -Husband-kun.- Sprinkled throughout are primers on gender terminology and corrections to common misconceptions, such as that all trans people get surgery. The skill and sensitivity of translator Conrad is apparent in clear framing that emphasizes cross-cultural education and dialogue. The core of the narrative is carried by Chii-s art; her super-deformed style has a simplicity that makes it visually accessible, inviting readers to identify with her avatar, and hyperbolizes the energy of every scene so that readers can-t help but feel the dizzying lows and highs of Chii-s journey. Readers will cheer for Chii as she achieves her once-impossible dreams. Equal parts Trans 101 and tear-jerking rom-com, there-s no other manga quite like this fun (and revolutionary) book. (May)

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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page [150]).
Reading Level: 7.0
Interest Level: 6-8

A heartwarming transgender love story, based on true events! A diary comic with an upbeat, adorable flair that tells the charming tale of Chii, a woman assigned male at birth. Her story starts with her childhood and follows the ups and downs of exploring her sexuality, gender, and transition–as well as falling in love with a man who’s head over heels for her. Now, Chii is about to embark on a new adventure: becoming a bride!


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