Rocero’s tender recollections of these moments exemplify the creative loopholes that trans people always find to live our lives ... Horse Barbie joins a constellation of recent stories told by queer people and especially trans women navigating the world with vigor and style.
Rocero’s life story is a completely engrossing whirlwind ... She explains everything in accessible language, imparted like a trusted friend ... An emotionally engaging read. Rocero’s pride in her success as both a fashion model and a highly visible trans woman of color is hard won, and having the chance to read about it feels like a privilege.
A humorous, zesty memoir ... While readers may grow weary of accounts of her dating life, Rocero’s cheerful, upbeat attitude carries the story through even its less absorbing chapters.
