In the Dream House

WOW. Flew through this and loved every page. Within the first 20 pages, I knew it would be one of my favorites. It's been a while since I read a book that I felt was truly something special. This memoir was gorgeous and immensely creative. Each chapter brought a new cliche/trope/genre that functioned as a lens through which Machado told her story. It was heart-wrenching and deeply personal. My jaw dropped more times than I could count, astounded at the pure genius of her writing. The discussion of queer abuse and the history of silence regarding it was extremely refreshing and necessary. She incorporated outside sources and stories, situating her experience within the context of queer history. A must-read for everybody. Love, love, love.