Detransition, Baby: A Novel by Torrey Peters
Three years ago, Reese's seemingly fairytale life ended. She had had a committed girlfriend (Amy), a lovely home, and had even begun talking about finding a way to make a family with Amy. But then it all ended. Now, Reese is without Amy, sharing a quirky apartment with a friend, and has pretty much lost hope in being a mother.
Meanwhile, Amy, has detransitioned to Ames. He thought this would make life easier to navigate, but it so far it has meant a fair level of mediocrity. One bright spot is his romantic relationship--although it is with his boss, Katrina. Yet when Katrina gets pregnant, Ames sees is as an opportunity to not only be a parent, but to make a life with Katrina and Reese. Can these three people find a way to come together to have a baby?
Detransition, Baby is a wonderful debut novel by Torrey Peters. Peters paints real, flawed, sometimes lost, compelling, and heartfelt characters in Reese, Ames, and Katrina. Peters also isn't one to shy away from topics that may be uncomfortable, but is also able to handle them with both introspection and, at times, humor. Her impressive skills culminate in this highly engaging novel.
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