that can be considered a gender novel. The book tells the story of young Riley Cavanaugh, who is a 'gender fluid' adolescent who writes a blog about the struggles of being a teenager, such as bullying and anxiety. The story revolves around Riley's life and their decision to come out as gender-fluid to the world. In an interview, Garvin states that his goal in writing the book was to emphasize how hard it is for gender-fluid people to live in this world, without constantly being reminded of this entire construct of gender. He added that: It’s important to point out that [in real life], most gender-fluid people can’t avoid gendered pronouns—they’re everywhere... my point: a language is a powerful tool for thoughts. So, if a nonbinary person asks you to address them using a pronoun that seems unnatural or awkward to you, honour their request! The awkwardness will pass, your friend will feel respected, and you’ll have taken a significant step toward rewiring your brain and the brains of those with whom you speak. This novel was a first in the representation of gender-fluid people and was well received by critics and audiences alike. introduce links References Novels by theme Gender in fiction