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By all accounts, Xander's life is pretty great. His family is loving, his best friend would go to the ends of the Earth for him, and he's doing well at school and sports.
And yet... ever since he was very young, he has felt as if there was something missing in his life. Sometimes he feels empty inside, without knowing why.
When his coworker dresses him up in her clothes, just for fun, he has the chance to find out.
Alex is the story of a young trans woman's self-discovery and her journey of accepting her identity, and finding out a few things about herself and those around her along the way.
And yet... ever since he was very young, he has felt as if there was something missing in his life. Sometimes he feels empty inside, without knowing why.
When his coworker dresses him up in her clothes, just for fun, he has the chance to find out.
Alex is the story of a young trans woman's self-discovery and her journey of accepting her identity, and finding out a few things about herself and those around her along the way.
163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2022
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July 16, 2022Alex is a novella where a young trans girl gets her egg cracked so hard it launches a sequence of events where she comes out to herself and gets access to gender affirming care. Everyone around her accepts her coming out and there's no transphobic drama (there's one scene with some assholes). And you know what? It feels good. This a trans coming out story where everyone is happy and I think we deserve to read about that.
Also damn Lexi is speedrunning that transition, you go girl!
Also damn Lexi is speedrunning that transition, you go girl!
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February 21, 2023Fun trans story.
February 15, 2026
There might be spoilers idk not really though, the book is only 160 pages so just read it…(review below) 3.5 stars but I rounded up.
This was surprisingly sweet. I have been looking for romance starring a transgender lead and they are few and far between. The story was cute and obviously completely fantastical in many ways. Our leading lady has the easiest time of her life coming out to everyone and gets everything so easily, everyone is there to help her and there is really not much major conflict aside from one big moment. The conflict that does arise is mainly Lexi trying to not get “caught” then gets caught and has to deal with the situation, which I quite enjoyed reading. It really echoed mine and probably other trans women’s own insecurities of “what are these people going to think?” Or “am I destroying my life by doing this?” Or “how do I even find the words to begin?”
With all that being said, I couldn’t help but binge through the book, it was really well written aside from the few errors that unfortunately come from self publishing. I’m impressed with Zoe Storm, it’s hard to find writers of trans fiction who want to tell a good story instead of just making readable porn. Obviously this was meant to be a feel good story and I appreciate it for what it is, I just hope there’s more stories featuring a transgender lead woman, we need more desperately, especially in the romance department, it is nice to have that representation.
I also enjoyed the characters, especially our hot guy Roger whose relationship with Lexi was really cute. Lena the sister reminded me a bit of my own who understood what was really going on. Silvia the head chef was great too, her relationship dynamic with her partners was not really interesting to me and I was glad that wasn’t how the book ended with Lexi and also I was not a fan of the “egg” vernacular used by her partner, but she was a strong female character that helped Lexi when she was most vulnerable. I also would’ve loved to see Molly get more fleshed out because I liked her character. Lexi was a standout but it helps when everyone you want to have in your life is unphased by you transitioning, she was obviously brave though and had a lot of guts but I understand that was kind of the point of this story, it was light and fun and written well enough to make you not want to put it down even if you cringed at some points.
All in all, I think I will have to read more of Zoe’s work, I hope she keeps coming out with stuff and gets paid.
This was surprisingly sweet. I have been looking for romance starring a transgender lead and they are few and far between. The story was cute and obviously completely fantastical in many ways. Our leading lady has the easiest time of her life coming out to everyone and gets everything so easily, everyone is there to help her and there is really not much major conflict aside from one big moment. The conflict that does arise is mainly Lexi trying to not get “caught” then gets caught and has to deal with the situation, which I quite enjoyed reading. It really echoed mine and probably other trans women’s own insecurities of “what are these people going to think?” Or “am I destroying my life by doing this?” Or “how do I even find the words to begin?”
With all that being said, I couldn’t help but binge through the book, it was really well written aside from the few errors that unfortunately come from self publishing. I’m impressed with Zoe Storm, it’s hard to find writers of trans fiction who want to tell a good story instead of just making readable porn. Obviously this was meant to be a feel good story and I appreciate it for what it is, I just hope there’s more stories featuring a transgender lead woman, we need more desperately, especially in the romance department, it is nice to have that representation.
I also enjoyed the characters, especially our hot guy Roger whose relationship with Lexi was really cute. Lena the sister reminded me a bit of my own who understood what was really going on. Silvia the head chef was great too, her relationship dynamic with her partners was not really interesting to me and I was glad that wasn’t how the book ended with Lexi and also I was not a fan of the “egg” vernacular used by her partner, but she was a strong female character that helped Lexi when she was most vulnerable. I also would’ve loved to see Molly get more fleshed out because I liked her character. Lexi was a standout but it helps when everyone you want to have in your life is unphased by you transitioning, she was obviously brave though and had a lot of guts but I understand that was kind of the point of this story, it was light and fun and written well enough to make you not want to put it down even if you cringed at some points.
All in all, I think I will have to read more of Zoe’s work, I hope she keeps coming out with stuff and gets paid.
May 1, 2025
I read the series backwards haha. The second and third were more exciting but this was just chill and cozy. Amazing work Zoe Storm.
September 18, 2025
i loved every one of the 5 stories, finally one who can write YA about trans girls, want more 😭
April 17, 2025
We love a supportive sister who figured stuff out way earlier and lends a guiding hand. Accompanying Alex on her journey to find her true self, while finding unexpected large support and acceptance among her peers. And of course this journey is joined by a cute friends to lovers trope.
March 23, 2024
Simply a positive story of a trans girl’s experience discovering herself and coming out. It’s basic, but it’s nice
October 21, 2023
Short and sweet and filled with trans feels, this story was a great read. Yes, perhaps, there isn't a lot of negativity in it, a rose tinted view of what it can be like, but that isn't a bad thing. Positivity and success is something that we all need, and this good is just good, a solid example of Zoe's brilliant writing.
November 24, 2022
A trans story where (almost) everyone is kind and supportive and accepting? Yes, please. We deserve happy stories! This was a joy to read, and Lexi and her sister and friends were wonderful.
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October 2, 2024A novella about an uplifting and idealistic tale about a protaginst realizing she is a trans woman. Xander has never paid much attention to his body or his internal self until he has to switch his dirty waiter clothes with a female coworker and has some big revelations along the way.
It's a comforting story where Lexi has luck - with understanding coworkers, a good therapist, helpful sisters and bosses, stand-up friends and accepting parents. Aside from one bully (more on that later), we have her experience anxiety and indecision but all the space to allow for herself to go at her own pace.
I also think the story does a great job of showing how Lexi was already experiencing dysphoria and euphoria in those little moments without giving her an immediate switch into realizing she is trans.
The tonal shift in the last chapter took me a bit aback.
It's a comforting story where Lexi has luck - with understanding coworkers, a good therapist, helpful sisters and bosses, stand-up friends and accepting parents. Aside from one bully (more on that later), we have her experience anxiety and indecision but all the space to allow for herself to go at her own pace.
I also think the story does a great job of showing how Lexi was already experiencing dysphoria and euphoria in those little moments without giving her an immediate switch into realizing she is trans.
The tonal shift in the last chapter took me a bit aback.
November 12, 2024
Overall: A relatable trans experience. With a good romance to go along the way
I loved Alex's story, their journey and their life.
The story also set the setting for the whole Bradford McKinley universe, in which I read all the stories (and they're all good)
This book takes you into a hard trip through gender. It's hard, but the end is worth it.
I loved Alex's story, their journey and their life.
The story also set the setting for the whole Bradford McKinley universe, in which I read all the stories (and they're all good)
This book takes you into a hard trip through gender. It's hard, but the end is worth it.
April 19, 2025
It's a very basic egg cracking story but that's not a bad thing. Definitely hits me in the feels. Plus the cast is very supportive, which as many of us trans people can tell you is very very appreciated.
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