After the strange machine appeared on the lawn at the library, Meredith found it was easy to physically transition to the feminine body she wanted so desperately. But socially transitioning, and getting her parents to go along with it, would be a lot harder.
[Set in dkfenger's Trust Machines universe, but written to be stand-alone for readers unfamiliar with it.]
It's fun reading Shandy's stories because you never really expect what will happen. They do their own research and bring their own flavor to the table, avoiding falling into the typical tropes or drama most trans authors rely on. This story seemed especially realistic, dealing with real life issues I haven't seen covered very often. I get the impression Shandy is either AFAB or has had many AFAB friends they can draw personal experiences from. I've never seen a transgender story involve a visit to the OB/GYN clinic for example. It also portrays a very nuanced take on church as part of daily life as I can't think of any other transgender characters that willingly continue practicing religion after transforming. I also love the parents whose opinions gradually shift and become more supportive over the course of the story, far from most stories which tend to be a coin toss between immediately fully supportive or irredeemable. Looking forward to reading Wings.
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I love this story and am eagerly awaiting Wings.
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