Identity

"Identity" by Zoë Blade is a 21st-century story that grapples with gender identity and the turmoils of adolescence through the life of Faye, whose physical development brings questions of self and societal pressures. Marked by bullying and feelings of not being good enough due to a medical condition, Faye's teenage challenges take a turn when her parents offer surgery that could change her gender. This sets Faye on a journey to confront her true feelings, including a growing affection for her best friend Rebecca. The story comes to a head when Faye becomes David, and he must come to terms with the memories of his past life as Faye and the resulting emotional distance from Rebecca, leaving readers to think about how transformations impact our relationships and sense of self.