Girlfriends

"I can’t believe this is Emily Zhou’s debut – it’s one of the most well-crafted short story collections I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Girlfriends is a set of seven stories centered on trans women navigating the business of their lives. In the mundanity of odd jobs, roommate drama and new crushes, Zhou captures her characters in moments of change – subtle ones that are no less profound for their quietness. With its cutting wit and clear prose, Girlfriends is well worth a read."