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by Adam Boostrom (Goodreads Author)

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How does this book address queerness, trans folks, and genders outside of the binary? If all men were killed by a virus, what happened to trans men? What about nonbinary folks? Is their existence acknowledged, or is the population supposed to be all women now?

Adam Boostrom Hi Katie, sorry for not seeing this question until now.

In the opening chapters, the book explains that the virus which accidentally killed all men, al…moreHi Katie, sorry for not seeing this question until now.

In the opening chapters, the book explains that the virus which accidentally killed all men, also killed all trans-men, and many women as well. The population that survived was a fraction of what it was before and entirely female.(less)

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How accurate are the statistics presented in chapter 44? Where did they originate from?

Megan IT IS A FICTION BOOK. And those “statistics” are in the future. There is nothing anywhere that says they’re based on fact.

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I'm intrigued, but viruses don't "accidentally" kill people. So does this book address the damnation of the human species or are there baby boys born after the fact? It's the only thing I can think of that can ensure the survival of the human race given the vague description.

Diany (Diany_in_bookland) Trying to not give too much away but when he says "accidentally killed all men" it means that the virus wasn't intentionally meant to target men. What…moreTrying to not give too much away but when he says "accidentally killed all men" it means that the virus wasn't intentionally meant to target men. What we understand from the perspective of our main character Athena is that in attempt to stop acts of terrorism, the virus was initially meant to target those with intent to cause harm to the greater population via violence, terrorist attacks, war, etc. but once released, one can say the virus did its job "too well" and accidentally infected and killed all cis men, trans men, and some cis women as explained in the first few chapters.

As for the baby boys part of your question, all children are conceived through artificial insemination from DNA of those who are still living therefore genetically all children born are female or cisgendered women/girls. I hope that answers your questions.(less)

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Is this book appropriate for a 13 year old to read?

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