This book was wonderfully inclusive both in the text and illustrations, representing people of different identities, abilities, sexualities, and races, with an emphasis on how some people have more freedom to choose than others. It made me see consent differently, that it doesn’t just apply in relationship with others, but in relationship with ourselves and our own choices, and how social factors mean some people find it easier to ask for what they want or get that freedom. It included tips on how we can exercise our own agency and work to leave room for others to do the same.

Consent is such an ambiguous issue that it is not a surprise to see an entire book dedicated to it, targeting the age group of 14+.

If you look at this book in terms of its content alone, the book has done a great job. Right from the start, it builds up on the idea of consent, how it means different things to different people, how we can recognise consent through body language. I loved the idea of "should story". Even concept in the book is explained through practical examples from daily life that make the application of the concept that much easier.
At the same time, I can't help feeling that the book would have had greater impact as a talk rather than a book. The language is very much as used in informative sessions and doesn't lend itself that well to writing. Further, there is a mismatch between the content and the illustrations. The content target a mature reader with even sex included as a topic (and it does go very much in detail into sex, thereby restricting the minimum target age group of the book.) But the illustrations seem a bit childish in comparison. I'm not taking away anything from the quality of the illustrations; they are truly fabulous and the artist's efforts are commendable. But looking at the sketches gives an idea that this book is meant for younger audiences, while reading it clarifies that it is not for anyone below 15.
Overall, an informative read that could have been better structured and presented.

I got to read this on the plane coming back from a trip and it took me less than 30 minutes (as an adult). I think the illustrations were maybe too young for a 14 year old. I think this is definitely more middle grade in both content and in looks. The content itself is amazing and important. I was really excited to see that this book is coming out because it't s a great segue for conversations with your kids that can sometimes be difficult.