The I Index

Top of the pile

77

/100

I Index Overall Rating

Readers

74/100

Critics

81/100

Scholars

N/A

Author:

Geena Rocero

Publisher:

The Dial Press

Date:

May 30, 2023

The memoir of a trans pageant queen from the Philippines who went back into the closet to model in New York City--until she realized that living her truth was the only way to step into her full power.

What The Reviewers Say

Benedict Nguyễn,
San Francisco Chronicle
Rocero’s tender recollections of these moments exemplify the creative loopholes that trans people always find to live our lives.
Jessica Wakeman,
BookPage
Rocero’s life story is a completely engrossing whirlwind.

Kirkus
A humorous, zesty memoir.