I had seen nothing but good things about this book but I didn’t enjoy it. I loved the topic and the bravery behind the telling of this story but to me it just wasn’t written well and I found it really long and boring

Maria Konner packs everything into her memoir. There are cartoons, photos, illustrations, and of course her story.

Is her story unique? No, but how she presents it makes it stand out. She talks about all of her firsts as a girl and sometimes in great detail. (wink) Konner is also funny. She was open to new experiences and life around her and luckily for us she is pretty self-aware.

I feel like I can go to San Francisco and walk her footsteps, but definitely not in heels. Girl Shock is a love affair with the city and with the rainbow community.

Girl Shock reads like you are sitting at the bar listening to someone who hasn’t been back in awhile reminiscing about people and places. Konner is a definite name dropper. “Do you remember so and so...they used to hang outside Divas smoking cigars? Well I gotta story for you….” You listen because it's entertaining and maybe they will mention a place, person, or experience you are familiar with.

Konner takes us on her journey of self-awareness. It’s funny, cringing, and best of all entertaining. Girl Shock isn’t a shocker, but it is definitely worth a read.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.