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"It's like people think it's a choice. That I act like this with intention, when I'm just being me." They slump in their seat. "I'm a lot, Blake, and that's rarely someone's cup of tea."
"Well, it's mine," I bring their hand to my lips. "You're not too much, Stef. I've never thought that about you. Not once.'"

Bless Blake! <333 He's such a precious soul. Poor Stef, though. People's ignorance is horrible.

"You look so pretty."
Dear gods, I might die. My heart melts right there. "Thank you so much, sweetie!" Take that, you nasty witches! "What's your name?"
"My name is Benji and my pronouns are he/him."
I press my hands to my heart. This child is too precious. "Hi Benji. It's very nice to meet you. I'm Stef, and my pronouns today are they/them."

I swear their conversation just added 10 years to my lifespan! <33

"I'm serious. I want you there with me, and I want you to wear what makes you feel spectacular. If it's a she/her day, wear a gown if you want. You'd look stunning in one. If you're feeling he/him, wear a tux, or a suit. I'm equally sure you'll look fabulous. And if you're somewhere in between then, I don't know, wear both."

That man! Stef had no chance to resist him. Blake is so accepting and awesome! <333

"So, how does that work? I'm sorry if I'm using inappropriate language or terms, and please correct me if I am. As far as I know, I've never met anyone who was gender-fluid, and I have only the basic understanding from limited things I've read." He frowns. "Is that alright to ask?"

Bless Blake and the respectful way he asks Stef about his gender identity! Damn, I wish everyone would be like that! <333

"I'm pretty sure I always knew I was gender-fluid, but never felt comfortable owning it until I started pushing my own boundaries, wearing more and more feminine clothing and allowing myself to explore my feminine side without fear."

I love the gender-fluid rep in this so far! It's done so well! <333

LOL - I think I've counted about 6 accents in the first hour alone. Enough to make me feel for the narrator.
Obviously, since it's Gary Furlong, he didn't seem to have any problems :)

So lucky that I got in on the ARC for this book! I’ve been (extremely im)patiently waiting for it, and now I’m going to get lost for a while.