★★★★★ CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS
Reviewed by Scott Olsen

“Candid explorations of the messy intersections of art, sex, and identity.”
“Both a coming-of-age narrative and a meditation on how art and artists shape our inner lives.”
“An unusual texture: part confession, part literary séance.”

★★★★★ MANHATTAN REVIEW OF BOOKS
Reviewed by Kyle Eaton

“Funny, awkward, and sometimes wildly uncomfortable, but that’s the point.”
“A mash-up of heritage, humor, and horniness that feels surprisingly relatable.”
“Hilarious, and strangely affirming: a reminder that art often comes from our most humiliating and complicated experiences.”