As the cover promises, this is a diary in comics form about Julia’s transition from male to female. She did one cartoon per day. The book is really more about the mental transition than the physical. Despite the physical changes, looking in the mirror and seeing a woman isn’t as easy as it sounds. There's a lifetime of conditioning to undo.
Although there is some humor in this book, it's not constant, gag-a-day material. It's more about introducing you to Julia and her life and building moments of shared humanity and detail until you see yourself reflected in the book. Or at least that was my experience. I’m not female or trans, but, last I checked, I am a human being. I may not have had Julia’s exact experiences, but I’ve had enough similar ones to feel a certain level of kinship. Thanks for sharing this bit of your life, Julia! You are an amazing person!
On the downside, the book is short. I was sorry to see it end. With only one strip per page, it looks deceptively thick. Honestly, though, that's the worst I can say about it.
So: really short, but really good. Recommended!