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Him Her Me You Us: A Transgender Story
I've always felt like a foreigner in my own skin—like I didn't fit in with anyone, at any time, in any place...
Then as I got older, I realized I didn't want to.
Nowadays, I don't live and breathe for what the "people" think.
I just want to be me.
Unique. Powerful. Confident.
My name is River Peyton Roth and this is my story.
WARNING: This novel contains strong language, strong sexual content and adult subject matter. Intended for 18+ years and above.
Then as I got older, I realized I didn't want to.
Nowadays, I don't live and breathe for what the "people" think.
I just want to be me.
Unique. Powerful. Confident.
My name is River Peyton Roth and this is my story.
WARNING: This novel contains strong language, strong sexual content and adult subject matter. Intended for 18+ years and above.
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First published June 30, 2018
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November 3, 2018
A Joyfully Jay review.
3 stars
In many ways, I labored over the review I should write for Savannah Blue’s latest release, Him Her Me You Us: A Transgender Story. Essentially, this is a view of a trans man’s life, River Roth, as he transitions physically, loses a girlfriend, gains a partner, and tries to publish his first novel. River is rather lost—angry at what he sees in the mirror and scared of it as well and all over the place emotionally, as one might expect. However, the novel he has written is also his own story, in essence, and when his new boyfriend calls him out on the lack of editing, the mishmash the novel is, and the fact that it is, for the most part, River telling his story, something shifts inside River and he realizes he can live life on his terms and no one else’s.
I can’t describe much more of this novel simply because to do so would be to give away various key plot points that might ruin the reading of it for others. However, I labored over what to say here because parts of this story were quite good—gritty and realistic, particularly when River had to confront himself in the mirror prior to the hormones really beginning to change his appearance. What fell short was the way the author chose to give us what felt like mini-transition facts that often pulled me from the story. It was as if Blue found a brochure about transitioning and took a piece of it out of context to illustrate the story.
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3 stars
In many ways, I labored over the review I should write for Savannah Blue’s latest release, Him Her Me You Us: A Transgender Story. Essentially, this is a view of a trans man’s life, River Roth, as he transitions physically, loses a girlfriend, gains a partner, and tries to publish his first novel. River is rather lost—angry at what he sees in the mirror and scared of it as well and all over the place emotionally, as one might expect. However, the novel he has written is also his own story, in essence, and when his new boyfriend calls him out on the lack of editing, the mishmash the novel is, and the fact that it is, for the most part, River telling his story, something shifts inside River and he realizes he can live life on his terms and no one else’s.
I can’t describe much more of this novel simply because to do so would be to give away various key plot points that might ruin the reading of it for others. However, I labored over what to say here because parts of this story were quite good—gritty and realistic, particularly when River had to confront himself in the mirror prior to the hormones really beginning to change his appearance. What fell short was the way the author chose to give us what felt like mini-transition facts that often pulled me from the story. It was as if Blue found a brochure about transitioning and took a piece of it out of context to illustrate the story.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
October 31, 2018
I liked that the voice was strong enough that it felt like the problematic content came from the *character* and not the book or the author. I like that it felt personalised that way, where the protagonist wasn’t squeaky clean and the issues didn’t feel like it was the author talking to us and pushing out grim messages. - Matt
It is bland enough to be easy to read, but if the highest acclaim that I can give to a book is that it is easy to get through it faster, it is a probably a sign of a bad book. - GD
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It is bland enough to be easy to read, but if the highest acclaim that I can give to a book is that it is easy to get through it faster, it is a probably a sign of a bad book. - GD
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July 27, 2018
Wow! This book is an experience and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to read it. It is beautifully written, raw, emotional, enlightening and I could not put it down. The awe-inspiring courage and determination displayed by River as he becomes his true self is amazing. I love his relationship with Eli and how much history they share. The very complicated relationship River has with his family is heart-breaking and real. Everyone wants to be seen and heard by the people who love them and for some it is a journey of epic proportions to get there. The ending is excellent and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
November 7, 2018
I feel bad for not liking HIM HER ME YOU US: A Transgender Story more than I did. There is no doubt that Savannah Blue is a wonderful author. She has a strong grasp of people and personalities, and a flair for dialogue and conflict. Technically, her novel is a well-written story, but my issues with River kept me from enjoying it.
River is a sad, angry, unlikable man, given to confrontation, and prone to rough-edged conversations. I did not like him as a character or as a narrator, and that made this a really hard novel to engage with. He rubbed me wrong in just about every scene, so much so that I had trouble separating River's scorn from Blue's opinions, and I found myself questioning what she meant versus what he said. In addition, for a story that hinges on questions of identity, and which pivots around a relationship, I had trouble caring about either.
On the plus side, Blue managed to do something unique with a story about writing, a trope that I find troublesome at best. Books about authors just seem self-indulgent, but by tying River's story to the story of River, this succeeds where so many others fail. The connections and the parallels are there, and the two stories together make for a stronger book. It is just a shame I could not identify better with River (although I did like the brutal honesty of Eli).
HIM HER ME YOU US was a problematic book for me, but a well-written novel that I hope appeals more to other readers than it did to me.
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River is a sad, angry, unlikable man, given to confrontation, and prone to rough-edged conversations. I did not like him as a character or as a narrator, and that made this a really hard novel to engage with. He rubbed me wrong in just about every scene, so much so that I had trouble separating River's scorn from Blue's opinions, and I found myself questioning what she meant versus what he said. In addition, for a story that hinges on questions of identity, and which pivots around a relationship, I had trouble caring about either.
On the plus side, Blue managed to do something unique with a story about writing, a trope that I find troublesome at best. Books about authors just seem self-indulgent, but by tying River's story to the story of River, this succeeds where so many others fail. The connections and the parallels are there, and the two stories together make for a stronger book. It is just a shame I could not identify better with River (although I did like the brutal honesty of Eli).
HIM HER ME YOU US was a problematic book for me, but a well-written novel that I hope appeals more to other readers than it did to me.
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October 31, 2020
Eli tells River at one point in this book that if a manuscript doesn't grab him by the first sentence he would give it to the end of the first chapter. If it still hadn't grabbed him it would go into the shred pile.
For me if I held to Eli's standard then this book wouldn't have survived the shredder.
It took me past the 4th chapter mark to get into this story. Mainly because I couldn't sympathize with River at first. Even when we first meet Eli, I couldn't get anything from him as a person. I just wanted to get something from these characters so I could at least like them.
But then it happens.
I fell in love with Eli, and through him I loved to watch River grow and become the man he always was. And I felt for River and for Eli and their journey, their trials and their growth.
So if you are like me and have doubts about the beginning of this story. Persevere. The journey is well worth it. It was for me.
For me if I held to Eli's standard then this book wouldn't have survived the shredder.
It took me past the 4th chapter mark to get into this story. Mainly because I couldn't sympathize with River at first. Even when we first meet Eli, I couldn't get anything from him as a person. I just wanted to get something from these characters so I could at least like them.
But then it happens.
I fell in love with Eli, and through him I loved to watch River grow and become the man he always was. And I felt for River and for Eli and their journey, their trials and their growth.
So if you are like me and have doubts about the beginning of this story. Persevere. The journey is well worth it. It was for me.
June 21, 2018
Never judge a book by its cover and never be to quick to judge another. I'm going to admit that I was a bit skeptical about reading this book. Yes, I know times have changed but it didn't sound like something I would be interested in reading. I won't continue to rant... I absolutely loved this book. The struggle of finding ones self is always difficult and this book was so heart warming and passionate. River's story is beautiful and a much read.
September 19, 2021
I loved this book. An unusual love story. Providing me with a different perspective. My only complaint was (and call me a prude) was the detailed sex. A little too much for me....
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May 26, 2021
Wonderful story
I enjoyed this wonderful heartfelt story of the story of River living in New York City and transition from a female to a male.
I enjoyed this wonderful heartfelt story of the story of River living in New York City and transition from a female to a male.
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