CUE THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE by Alicia Keys 🥰

Dylan, you are an icon and an inspiration! I have loved you since your first day as a girl! This was a beautiful book and I’m so glad you were able to narrate it. I feel so special and lucky to have been able to recieve a copy of your book! I’m so extremely proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

This book offers an honest and humorous exploration of the inner world of a young girl coming into her own. I really enjoyed reading it—it was both entertaining and deeply moving. Although I’m not a TikTok user, I first encountered Dylan through her lively personality and her unexpected activism during the “beergate” incident. The book perfectly captures her voice: a musical theater enthusiast who is both drawn to and repelled by the attention she gets. While I can’t fully comprehend the emotional journey of transitioning, especially in such a public way, Dylan makes a genuine effort to bring me into her experience.

The story bounces between her childhood Broadway dreams, her early days of transitioning, and the aftermath of beergate. While she often describes herself as sensitive, it’s clear that Dylan is incredibly resilient and that’s because she has to be!

After finishing this engaging memoir, I realized that becoming as internet-famous as she is wasn’t her goal, yet she’s become a symbol in her own right. The book also sheds light on the complex emotions that come with being constantly aware of how the world perceives you. I also respected how Dylan acknowledges the privilege she has in being able to navigate her transition and make choices about how it unfolds.

I did not know much about Dylan prior to beer=gate as she calls it and honestly did not know much about her outside of her being a TikTok influencer. With that being said, I absolutely loved getting to see all these different sides to Dylan through her audiobook and hear her voice as the narrator. I think this is such a vulnerable and very cool thing that the world needs to read and I would highly recommend this book to really anyone! It is such a beautiful telling of her journey to South actualization and be good, bad and ugly up to where she is today. Consider me a Dylan stan as of now!

Oh my gosh, what a DELIGHT!
I'm not on TikTok (much) and have only been following Dylan on Instagram for a year or so. PAPER DOLL solidified my adoration for her. I think it's a candid account of her journey, packed with humor, glitter and sisterhood. I skipped the ayahuasca section because I don't like descriptions of bodily functions. My main takeaway personally is her ability to extend grace to others. My goodness. The way she talks about her family in particular I just found incredibly mature and inspiring. Her narration is wonderful, too. 💕

Thank you to Netgalley and RB media for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I've always known Dylan Mulvaney as the "Day X of Being a Girl" on tiktok not ever going deeper than that ( heck! I don't think I follow her!) so it was nice learning more about her and her journey thus far. She has an interesting take as a social media influencer who really... is just a musical loving nerd who happens to have a huge platform. Upon reading this, I wish her the best in her journey!

I remember back when I first heard of Dylan - her video about having tampons in her purse just in case someone needed one in the ladies room was going viral made it on to my algorithm, and I was instantly amazed with who she was and what she represented. Her first instinct is always to be kind and thoughtful despite so much hate and negativity thrown at her. Especially where we are now in the US, voices like Dylan's are so important. Trans people exist, and they are just people trying to live their lives, and it's so insane how obsessed people are with hating something that has no effect on them.

The audiobook with Dylan herself narrating is great - she is so charismatic and entertaining, and it feels extra special to hear her story from her own voice. Hearing about her journey and struggles and all the highs and lows from behind the scenes was funny, inspiring, and powerful. I wish her so much happiness and success in years to come, and I am sure this memoir will help many of the struggling trans folks find confidence and hope.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

I would like to first note that I do not rate memoirs, autobiographies, or journals because these are real people’s lives and it is not my place to judge the book and give it a star rating based on that. I am here to learn from their stories and learn about the people the stories are about.

The book was so powerful. I found Dylan on TikTok around the beginning of her journey into girlhood and to see how much she has blossomed into this talented woman and light for many other Trans Women and Trans People is so beautiful. I was so excited when I was offered to listened to this book as an advanced copy. I find that listening to memoirs make them that much more impactful because you can hear the heart and soul the writer puts into their work. This was no different. The struggles and the challenges Dylan has overcome is something I, as a Cis-Woman have never encountered and will never encounter. While I would never wish these struggles onto anyone, I think it’s so important that Dylan is using her platform to bring light to these events in her life and how her transition into womanhood has been for her. Reading this from the eyes of a fan of Dylan was so special and I’m so excited to see where the next chapter takes her. I loved the story writing because , especially listening to this, felt like I was on a phone call catching up with an old friend. I highly recommend checking out this book if you’re interested in learning more about the Trans Community or Dylan herself. Also, supporting trans kids and trans individuals is always so important and let’s keep that going as well! Love love love this one it gave me all the warm fuzzies.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Dylan Mulvaney's literary debut and I basically finished the whole thing in a couple of sittings. This memoir-lite alternates between diary entries during Dylan's first 100 days of girlhood and more formal essay-style reflections of their life before and after transition. Sometimes, this non-traditional format can be a little hard to follow, and some stories feel a bit all over the place.

Overall, this is just a really hopeful and funny book, even when she is forced to deal with horrible blowback online and in conservative media. It is also accessible to those who have followed along with Dylan's journey from the beginning or someone who is completely unaware of their online celebrity. I can't imagine being so open and vulnerable with people, but that is ultimately Dylan's charm and seeming cross to bear. Clearly, she has had to deal with so much in a short time, and I appreciated being able to hear her own thoughts on mistakes she's made and what she hopes to do differently going forward. No one can ever represent an entire complex community, but hopefully, her honest desire to just want to live her authentic life will resonate with and help others.

✨ 4.5 Rounded to 5 Stars✨

WOW Thank you Dylan for sharing your story <3 I first saw Dylan on Tiktok when she was doing her Days of Girlhood series and instantly saw her charisma, humor, and bravery of putting the good, the bad, and the transparency through her journey with transitioning.

Something that I appreciated was Dylan's consistent acknowledgment of her privilege and her ability to take a seat and listen. As a cis woman, I feel like I gained an insight to trans women's lives and I really enjoyed hearing her story.


Thank you Netgalley and RBMedia for the audiobook ARC ✨

HAPPY PUB DAY, SWEETS!
5 stars, automatically. Sorry, but I love Dylan and am always willing to give criticisms when necessary--but know when and where my criticisms are warranted. I will have to come back to convey an accurate review after a re-listen, but let me leave you with this: She is amazing, full of life and love and is the definition of making the right person famous.

Thank you, THANK YOU to both Netgalley and RBmedia for giving me a chance on the ALC - I'm so grateful to be a part of this journey.

This. Was. Everything
Something a lil different for me cos I'm not a huge audio reader and I'm also not a huge non-romance reader but when I saw the audio on NetGalley I needed it and I didn't want to wait til release day!
I mean it feels weird to rate anything less cos it's a it memoir*.+ but I absolutely adored this. One thing 1 am is super quiet and grumpy but one thing I love is anyone who is always full beans just like Dylan I'm so glad this was narrated by Dylan too because it works perfectly. The random singing outbursts, the actual humour she brings, it was just brilliant. This is written how Dylan speaks so it feels super relaxed and REAL.
This was so many levels of being as open as possible, it made me laugh and made me cry and made me think so much and also made me wanna fight people on Dylan's behalf.
Very very very hugely recommend this and definitely recommend in audio!

This feels like a memoir of someone who just wanted an audience to sit and listen to them gab about their life and that's exactly what Dylan does throughout this book. It's a stream of consciousness book that just flows from one run on story to another.

Thanks to netgalley for this audio arc. I think the author narrating enhanced the authenticity but unfortunately, I didn't love the tone and cadence, which isn't normally the case when it's the author narrating.

Dylan gives great access into her coming into her own as a trans tiktok icon, and trans rights. I appreciated that Dylan realized at a couple of points that maybe she shouldn't be the face of the trans community- like when meeting President Biden, but also takes full advantage of the opportunities afforded to her due to social media.

I first became aware of Dylan through her days of girlhood series on tiktok and I loved her energy and positive vibes.

This book gives great insight into her life and the controversies she has been through in the very honest and positive way you would expect from Dylan.

Listening to Dylan narrate her own story adds a layer of authenticity and honesty. Having Dylan read the audiobook adds a very heartfelt and genuine touch.

Overall, I really enjoyed this audiobook, and would recommend.

4.5 stars
I didn’t know anything about Dylan Mulvaney, except for the Bud Light “issue”. I enjoyed listening to Dylan narrate her story. I’ve read a lot of celebrity memoirs. Everyone always sounds so battle weary and aged, no matter how young or old. Dylan’s tone was so youthful and it was a breath of fresh air. She embraces her naïveté and acknowledges her sources of inspiration and mentorship. I especially enjoyed all of the snippets of musical interlude. I might just have to follow her and check out some of her videos!
*Thanks to the publisher & netgalley

"Paper Doll" is a fun yet wise memoir about Dylan Mulvaney's both pre- and post-transition. I think she's had a very unique comeup, what with the age of social media, becoming famous during the pandemic and being a trans celeb and all, which makes for an interesting book. However, I wish there were more a little more substance, instead of a huge portion of it basically recapping her TikTok clips.

Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for the advance reader copy.

Dylan shares her story of coming out as a woman in a heartfelt, witty and fun way. I loved the diary style format of her writing and it also made it really easy to recognize a chapter transition when listening. Dylan narrated the audiobook, which was perfect, as you could hear her emotions throughout the book. She brought so much care, thought, vulnerability and optimism to the story. I left the book feeling more informed, empathetic and hopeful. I’d definitely recommend who enjoys memoirs.

I have been following Dylan since she started sharing her journey on Tiktok, so reading this really felt like a no brainer. I enjoyed hearing her story as she has stepped back from being so open online due to so much backlash. Trans rights matter and this book is incredibly timely.

Dylan Mulvaney is the people's princess. I've followed and supported Dylan since the beginning of her days of girlhood series. While I can remember the timeline she lays out pretty well, there is so much behind the scenes she shares with us in this book. It is the wildly lavish and suddenly extravagant life of Dylan Mulvaney, chronicling her very public transition. It is also the queer experience: the religious trauma, drama with your parents, musical chairs with different identities. Paper Doll welcomes Dylan fans, and those curious about Dylan's experiences, to read a cozy, genuinely honest, memoir about the most darling TikTok star.

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Dylan themself. This was genuinely special. I love when an author narrates their memoir. It creates a uniquely personal experience with the author. Dylan especially has such a unique inner voice and makes it so special to hear the story through them. You get to experience their voice, their singing, their jokes, excitement, and heartbreak, all through their voice. I would read this book myself, but I would recommend the audiobook, over and over again, for the insight it gives you into Dylan's headspace.

Thank you Netgalley and RBMedia for the audiobook ARC of Paper Doll by Dylan Mulvaney. I will be posting my review to Goodreads on March 10th, 2025.

Alright bestie, all my love!!! I am obsessed with Dylan and her journey - her outlook, her humor, her lightheartedness mixed with the realness of what it means to be an adult experiencing major depression. Major hardships alongside major privileges. She carries herself with grace and honor, and who knew she was such an amazing writer?

PAPER DOLL should be on all shelves, it's that good!

Such a fun, honest, real look into Dylan’s life and internet fame. Dylan’s performer background really comes through in this audiobook

If you’ve spent any time in the queer community or just scrolling through social media, you’ve probably come across Dylan Mulvaney's amazing journey through girlhood in her series, Day X of Being a Girl. Dylan shares her experiences with so much heart, humour, and authenticity, making her story super relatable.

Through Paper Doll, she takes us even further into her life—before, during, and after the whole viral series thing. She talks openly about the challenges of gender expression, her family dynamics (especially working to get her mom’s acceptance), and all the ups and downs tied to a “beer company's ad controversy. She’s so genuine and refreshingly self-aware, never avoiding the complexities of her journey, all while using her platform to lift others up.

I recommend checking out Paper Doll, and if you can, go for the audiobook—Dylan's narration is fantastic! She adds so much warmth and personality to her story, making it feel like you're having a chat with a close friend.

A huge thank you to Dylan Mulvaney, Recorded Books, and NetGalley for the advanced copy! Paper Doll hits shelves on March 11, 2024—don’t miss it! 💖✨