Just as You Are: A Novel

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i found the through-line of liz’s complicated gender expression and the way she finds herself changing her behavior depending on the gender expression of the people she’s trying to impress, OOF, VERY relatable. and the way they find common ground in these intricacies of gender?? beautiful!! in general it’s all just a really thoughtful exploration of (white) queerness. Jane sighed. “I just can’t believe the magazine is really closing,” she said, shaking her head. “I wanted to stay there forever. I mean, focusing specifically on trans issues at an all-queer magazine run by a woman of color? It’s the literal dream.”

Some parts—Liz and her relationships with her friends and roommates, Liz and her struggles with figuring out her gender expression and career goals—were phenomenal. I adored Liz's realization about differing art and their worth—that art can be fluffy and fun and bring joy to be worthwhile, without having any deeper meaning to it. I really liked the commentary on lesbian spaces shutting down, how hard it was to keep a magazine afloat, particularly a queer magazine.Everyone knows that when you throw a dinner party for a bunch of lesbians, at least half of them will be vegan. Which, unfortunately, was why Liz was going to be brutally murdered by her roommate. to develop trust. There aren't any rules about what you choose to share with me, they are your sessions!

However, both Akira and Sonoko begin to realize that Akira is becoming more and more like a woman on the inside. This causes Akira to be confused as to whether he is a man or a woman. Sonoko too, wonders if she can still love Akira as a woman and whether they can live together as women for the rest of their lives. After weeks of Daria ignoring/insulting Liz's work, Daria sets up a road trip to Boston so Liz can interview a photographer and then they have sex right in Daria's aunt's kitchen in a moment that literally went zero to sixty.Jane clanged a lid down on a pot with more force than usual. “I’m going to tell everyone it’s your fault that we don’t have any vegan food.”

Equal parts wittyand steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness and a whole lot ofspiritto a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies-to-lovers romance. I'm sure a subset of people find Darcy toxic. In this same way, Lizzy is also toxic. But they work through their differences to come together as a couple. And at first, I found this book a little iffy, as I do with any retelling ever, but Liz and Daria really work for me. Liz less so than Daria. But here we are. So last month I read a Chinese American retelling of Pride and Prejudice. This month's is gay. Are P&P retellings my thing? Fairytale retellings certainly aren't. No,” Liz said, unlacing her Doc Martens and leaving them in the pile of shoes by the door. “I was supposed to be here an hour ago. Not two. You look great, by the way. And wow, it smells amazing in here! Is that risotto?”

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My Thoughts: This was a cute love story. When the story started off, I was a little unsure. But as the storyline developed, I became to love Lizzy and Daria. I love all love stories, straight, biracial, queer, all of them! I do not discriminate on my love story. Liz and her roommates, and also her co-workers become devastated when the queer magazine, The Nether Fields, is about to shut down. This has been their life for many years. Then two wealthy women come in to buy the magazine, after some restructuring. Liz and Daria are NOT friends at first, they actually hate each other. However, as they are forced to spend more time together, will a love bloom? How does the magazine fare? Well, personally, I think you’re dodging a bullet.” Jane turned off the burners on the stove and joined them at the breakfast bar. “Astrology people are always weird. Remember that girl who told you that your souls had connected in a past life?”

Katie looked down, twisting the pull tab off her can, and didn’t reply. Liz wished she hadn’t said anything—teasing Katie about her unrequited love for Lydia, their fourth roommate, felt too mean. Just As You Are takes present-day obstacles into consideration and speaks directly to teenagers with the message: you’re not alone in this. It also offers activities of sorts for teens to work issues out for themselves. It took me a minute to get sold on this, and I thought I wouldn't like it, but then Just as You Are swept me off my feet! I’m friendly and compassionate, with a genuine care for all living beings - this includes my clients. I don't place a limit on the number of sessions you can have with me. We'll review our work together on aMy personal life experiences and own therapy journey led me to take the first steps in my counselling But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria—she’s funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz’s gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can’t trust her, it’s hard to keep hating Daria—and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.