I'm sad to say that I cant download this one. Which is sad because I was really looking forward to reading it. Hopefully, the download will be fixed soon and I'll be able to leave a real review.

I'm a fan of Julia online. I didn't know this was a sequel, but I didn't have any problems understanding the plot without reading the first book. I found the format a little annoying on mobile, but I'm sure that's fixed in the formal file.

Julia Kaye is such a gift.

For those who wondered where she went after Super Late Bloomer, Kaye has returned to show us! There is something so refreshing and so joyful about a trans woman documenting the real ups-and-downs of her life when she has already begun to pass. Kaye writes about strangers generally recognizing her as a woman, and her LGBT friends, and tons of romance; and also about the aspects of her transition she still hopes to complete, her struggles with transphobic family, and days that seem impossible to get through.

For many trans people, it's hard to imagine what it will be like to live happily as yourself. I have a vision of who I want to be, but they often seem completely out of reach. Kaye happily proves that, while you may change during your transition, the other side isn't so mysterious after all. You're still you, and you still have your good and bad days. A lot of your trans-related problems dissolve just slightly with transitioning. It could not possibly be overstated how important an accessible, good-hearted, honest autobiographical comic from a trans woman can be, and this one delivers on every front.

In terms of the comic medium, this book pleases me every time I look at it-- cute style, skilled flexibility, cohesive tone, easy to read, so so so difficult to put down. I happily took an hour out of my day just to sit down and enjoy Kaye's work. There wasn't a strip I disliked seeing, and there wasn't a moment I wanted to step away, which is not just surprising but incredibly impressive for daily comics. I hadn't even considered a second collection after SLB, but here it is, and it's just as good as the first.

In general, I really can't overstate how happy I am with this book. And the chance to read it and review it early! Fantastic. Highly recommend if any of the above-- autobiographical comics, trans memoirs, etc-- appeal to you. I'm confident both cis and trans people will enjoy it (though perhaps trans people will laugh a little harder at some very relatable moments.) Already excited to see Kaye's next collection, and going to bed smiling thinking about this one.

A warm and heart-searching recounting of the author/artist's early years of transition. Relationships, friendships, clothing, lingering dysphoria and more are blended in storylines that shine with realism, sincerity, and the warmth of Kaye's wonderful friendships as well as her own heart.

As I always say in cases like this I am not own voices so please seek out own voices reviews first!
Okay so I did not read the first graphic novel by Kaye but that is only because I had no idea that it existed. I really liked this as a little look into what it is like after coming out and after transitioning. This book was not all happy or all sad it was very much what a slice of life should be like.
This is one of those books I would suggest all book stores and libraries should carry. This is a book that would and will help so many young or just early trans people. This is simply one of those books every should at least know about.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishingm for the digital galley of this book.

My Life in Transition is the follow up to Kaye’s earlier collection, Super Late Bloomer, and though the art-style and tone is the same, Kaye is further along in her journey, and it’s really cool to see her grow and change. She mentions in the afterword that though she felt super out of sorts and like she didn’t know what she was doing, by drawing a comic each day, her life follows a pretty clear arc, and that is great for self-discovery, but also it makes for compelling storytelling.

This book isn’t about the transition so much as the existence of being trans in society once the hormones have done their thing. I really enjoyed being along for the ride of Kaye’s journey. It was like catching up with an old friend I hadn’t seen in a year or so, and in these wild times, that is even more comforting.

This collection is out in February, and if you enjoy good things with a bit of humor and a lot of heart, check it out!
Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishingm for the digital galley of this book.

My Life in Transition is the follow up to Kaye’s earlier collection, Super Late Bloomer, and though the art-style and tone is the same, Kaye is further along in her journey, and it’s really cool to see her grow and change. She mentions in the afterword that though she felt super out of sorts and like she didn’t know what she was doing, by drawing a comic each day, her life follows a pretty clear arc, and that is great for self-discovery, but also it makes for compelling storytelling.

This book isn’t about the transition so much as the existence of being trans in society once the hormones have done their thing. I really enjoyed being along for the ride of Kaye’s journey. It was like catching up with an old friend I hadn’t seen in a year or so, and in these wild times, that is even more comforting.

This collection is out in February, and if you enjoy good things with a bit of humor and a lot of heart, check it out!

A very nice follow-up to Super Late Bloomer as Julia grows more into herself as a trans woman and tries out the world of dating, which is horrible no matter what your preference is. Dating SUUUUCKS! It sucks suck sucks!

I'm a big fan of Julia Kaye's other book, Super Late Bloomer, so I absolutely had to grab this one when it became available on NetGalley. I really enjoy the way Kaye speaks about her life and how she portrays very real emotion through seemingly-simple drawings. It's a tough thing to talk about your truest and most raw emotions and put it out there for everyone to see, but I'm glad she has done it.

This collection spans six months and highlights a time in her life where she's becoming more comfortable with herself. Kaye experiences dysphoria, heartbreak, and loss, but sees eventually that she is finally able to really love life more than she ever has before. The exploration of both good and negative emotions I think is really great here- it makes her story so much more realistic and relatable.

I think my favorite part of this book though is the afterward. Kaye talks about coming to terms with her former self pre-transition, and how she has come to love and appreciate her, even through the intense hardship she faced in the past. It's so honest and heartwrenching.

Books like this are incredibly important for many reasons, the most important being that they can hopefully help bring peace and solace to other people struggling with similar battles. As a cis person I cannot speak for trans people, but I hope that they would be able to read this book and think, "it does get better, I'm not alone."

Julie Kaye is doing something very hard, baring her soul for all to see, as she goes through transitioning to a new life, losing a love, trying to date new people.

Like all sequential art memoirs, there are a lot of sad things, things that one wouldn't want to talk about, and yet she bares all.

It is hard to bare your soul every time you draw a comic strip. This continues her story, past the coming out, and getting estrogen To being misgendered, and standing up to people to let them know that.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I was unfamiliar with this author/illustrator and their previous work, Super Late Bloomer. Prior familiarity was not, however, necessary to appreciate this collection of comics exploring life after transition. The story is autobiographical and focuses heavily on experiences of misgendering, family estrangement, and a series of relationships (romantic and otherwise) from a specific period in the author's life. The closing material, written rather than drawn, provides useful reflection as well.

I received this comic collection from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

The second A Super Late Bloomer collection and I was hyped to see Julia's comics combined into a book once again. I will definitely be adding this book to my physical collection when it is out! I am writing a short review for this book as I feel I have addressed most of the big things in the review for the first book (which I also ABSOLUTELY loved). We continue reading about Julia's transition, heartbreak, relationships, struggles with how people address her, daily life, and more. It details the years late-2018 to mid 2019. Most of the comics I already know as I try to keep an eye on Julia's twitter. But since I am following so many people and twitter only shows a couple, it hasn't be easy. But I don't mind. That way I get some new things to read. I really loved reading this one. I love seeing Julia's art get even prettier! I loved the written parts at the beginning/the end. All in all, recommended to everyone!

Thank you to Andrew McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC copy of “My Life in Transition” in exchange for an honest review.

I first found Julia Kaye’s diary comics through her instagram @ upandoutcomic a few years ago and appreciated getting a glimpse into her life in the middle of transitioning. The graphic novel “My Life in Transition” is a beautiful update on her life now, and it’s so wonderful to see Julia’s growth into a more confident woman. Her honesty with the discrimination she faces is balenced with her gratitude for her circle of strong friendships around her. It warmed me reading these comics after reading the ones on her instagram page. I highly recommend diving into the comics that she has on there before you read this book, as well as reading her previous graphic novel “Super Late Bloomer”.

All in all, Julia’s story fills you with hope as you read. It makes you grateful for the people that you have in your life that are always there to lean into when you need it, and are there to make you smile at the end of a hard day. I am not a transgendered person, but while I couldn’t relate to Julia’s struggles it was a reminder to be there for the people in my life that are, and to be an active ally for them in a time of need. I highly recommend Julia Kayes work for all older readers (there’s mentions of sex and dating which is the only reason I wouldn’t recommend to younger readers). However, be aware that there are triggers of: transphobia, gender dysphoria, unsupportive family, discrimination.