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Torrey Peters

    July 1, 1981

    Torrey Peters writes with a keen eye for the complexities of identity and relationships, delving into the raw emotional landscapes of her characters. Her work often navigates the intricate terrain of social issues, offering readers a profound exploration of human connection. Peters's prose is characterized by its unflinching honesty and its powerful ability to capture the nuanced realities of contemporary life. She crafts narratives that are both vulnerable and resilient, resonating with a deep understanding of the human condition.

    Stag Dance
    Detransition, Baby
    • "[A novel] about three women--transgender and cisgender--whose lives collide after an unexpected pregnancy forces them to confront their deepest desires around gender, motherhood, and sex..."-- Reese had what previous generations of trans women could only dream of; the only thing missing was a child. Then her girlfriend, Amy, detransitioned and became Ames, and everything fell apart. Ames thought detransitioning to live as a man would make life easier, but that decision cost him his relationship with Reese, and losing her meant losing his only family. Then Ames's boss and lover, Katrina, reveals that she is pregnant with his baby-- and is not sure whether she wants to keep it. Ames wonders: Could the three of them form some kind of unconventional family, and raise the baby together? -- adapted from jacket

      Detransition, Baby
    • Stag Dance

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the boundaries of gender, this collection features a novel and three novellas by a bestselling author. It delves into the complexities of inclusion and exclusion within gender identity, challenging traditional narratives and expanding the conversation around what it means to be part of the gender spectrum. Through innovative storytelling, the author examines the personal and societal implications of these themes, inviting readers to reconsider their perceptions of gender.

      Stag Dance