High School

When I first purchased ‘High School’, by Sara Quin & Tegan Quin, I was eager to read it, but as a HUGE Tegan and Sara fan, I was afraid my reception of it would be biased. But as I started turning the pages, I quickly discovered that it’s really f*cking good, no bias needed. Its the true tale of a set of identical twins, in high school in the 90’s, who are just trying to figure it out. I love that it alternates each twin per chapter. This made it more fun to read, reducing any risk of monotony. Both authors are really funny, insightful, & deeply emotional. As the reader, I marveled in the nostalgia & I could easily relate to so many of their teenage antics, as well as complicated feelings. The book is honest & raw. Sex, drugs, rock & roll. And final exams. The relationship between the sisters is the constant thread looping it all together, especially as their early music career sets sail. I laughed. I cried. I have even more respect for my favorite band now. I absolutely recommend this book.

I first heard of Tegan and Sara when I saw them perform on David Letterman. I don't even remember when that was but when they started to sing, I got chills. I have since seen them live, first in a tiny club on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and then years later at Madison Square Garden. Every time is a thrill ... and this book was a joy to read. I hated to finish it because I wanted to know more. Tegan and Sara are so talented; it doesn't matter whether they're writing songs or books. The honesty and frankness they bring to the book as they lay bare their individual path to identifying and ultimately accepting their sexuality is eye-opening for someone who hasn't experienced it. You feel the indecision, exploration and heartbreak they're each going through and root for them all along the way. It's exhilarating to learn about their shared passion for music and how they achieved their success while remaining true to themselves. I've been out of high school for 50 years but I loved this book.

I had the luxury of sitting down and reading this entire book the same day it came in the mail. I’m a fan of these two but not a super crazy fan. I just like them. I am not Canadian or a Twin or a lesbian. But I always liked their songs and thought they were probably interesting people and likely similar to myself in some ways. Based on this book I think I was more right than wrong. However, they are wrong about one thing. I feel like I WOULD like them if I met them. If you like reading books written simply and honestly about real people , you might like this. If you want to avoid ever thinking about high school ever again I’d say skip it. Definitely has the power to summon strong waves of nostalgia and crack open vaults of repressed memories.

Remember figuring out who you were? Where you belonged? Tegan and Sara write beautifully, sharing all of the excitement and pain of young love, friendships, and everything else that comes with living through high school. Because the authors alternate chapters and sometimes have divergent recollections of the same events, the book is that much more relatable. No matter your own high school experience, this book is well worth your time.

Thank you to Tegan and Sara for writing such an honest, vulnerable, and beautiful chronicle of their teenage years. I was already a huge fan but this book made me somehow love them even more. The beauty of this book is how easy it is to relate your own story to theirs. They touch on first love, divorce, sibling love and war, navigating friendships, and so much more. This book will bring you back to your own teenage years, no matter how long ago they were. If you are new to Tegan and Sara, you’re about to discover a brilliant band whose music will stick with you. They are funny, smart, generous, and very talented and we’re lucky that they share that talent with us.

I ended up purchasing the Audio book after also purchasing the book, the fact the Tegan and Sara narrate their own stories was a huge selling point. It's extremely relatable in a way that was painful and uplifting for me. As I'm sure it will or has been for many. I found myself taking breaks in order to process certain stories. It took me back to a place that was painful to relive. Dealing with sexuality, body issues, self-identity...I could only have wished to have a book like this when I was a teenager. I've always loved the music, and have admired them for their advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ community, but this book made me admire them as so much more.

I know it’s shameful to admit but I don’t usually read. I’ve been reading another book for almost one year now, that’s how bad it is. But when High School came out, I had to immediately read it. It’s been one month and I’m almost done with the book, that tells you how good it is. Tegan and Sara wrote the book in such a charming yet truthful way. It is nice to get a glimpse of their childhood and also relate to some of their coming of age stories, especially for a queer audience. This book is fantastic and I highly recommend it.

I honestly love it, it feels like I’m reading Tegan and Sarah’s diary! Also I’m a dyke, go follow me on Instagram seeking_natalia!!

I bought the audiobook the day it came out with plans to buy the book soon after. The only word I can think of to describe the audiobook is delicious. Tegan and Sara are excellent writers, blending simplicity with beauty in their words. I could not stop listening. Hearing Tegan and Sara recount their key coming-of-age experiences while also hearing their early music cut in between chapters is nothing short of magical. I will not forget the feeling I had when that first studio recording hit my ears. This is the origin story I didn’t know I needed, but can no longer live without.

Provides an intimate glimpse into the histories of Tegan and Sara. Tegan Quin and Sara Quin are identical twin sisters who had very different experiences in High School. From growing apart from each other, finding first love, struggling with being queer but not able to tell the other, and finally finding each other again through music. Take a journey into the past with Tegan and Sara in High School.

When I first purchased ‘High School’, by Sara Quin & Tegan Quin, I was eager to read it, but as a HUGE Tegan and Sara fan, I was afraid my reception of it would be biased. But as I started turning the pages, I quickly discovered that it’s really f*cking good, no bias needed. Its the true tale of a set of identical twins, in high school in the 90’s, who are just trying to figure it out. I love that it alternates each twin per chapter. This made it more fun to read, reducing any risk of monotony. Both authors are really funny, insightful, & deeply emotional. As the reader, I marveled in the nostalgia & I could easily relate to so many of their teenage antics, as well as complicated feelings. The book is honest & raw. Sex, drugs, rock & roll. And final exams. The relationship between the sisters is the constant thread looping it all together, especially as their early music career sets sail. I laughed. I cried. I have even more respect for my favorite band now. I absolutely recommend this book.

I first heard of Tegan and Sara when I saw them perform on David Letterman. I don't even remember when that was but when they started to sing, I got chills. I have since seen them live, first in a tiny club on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and then years later at Madison Square Garden. Every time is a thrill ... and this book was a joy to read. I hated to finish it because I wanted to know more. Tegan and Sara are so talented; it doesn't matter whether they're writing songs or books. The honesty and frankness they bring to the book as they lay bare their individual path to identifying and ultimately accepting their sexuality is eye-opening for someone who hasn't experienced it. You feel the indecision, exploration and heartbreak they're each going through and root for them all along the way. It's exhilarating to learn about their shared passion for music and how they achieved their success while remaining true to themselves. I've been out of high school for 50 years but I loved this book.

I had the luxury of sitting down and reading this entire book the same day it came in the mail. I’m a fan of these two but not a super crazy fan. I just like them. I am not Canadian or a Twin or a lesbian. But I always liked their songs and thought they were probably interesting people and likely similar to myself in some ways. Based on this book I think I was more right than wrong. However, they are wrong about one thing. I feel like I WOULD like them if I met them. If you like reading books written simply and honestly about real people , you might like this. If you want to avoid ever thinking about high school ever again I’d say skip it. Definitely has the power to summon strong waves of nostalgia and crack open vaults of repressed memories.

Remember figuring out who you were? Where you belonged? Tegan and Sara write beautifully, sharing all of the excitement and pain of young love, friendships, and everything else that comes with living through high school. Because the authors alternate chapters and sometimes have divergent recollections of the same events, the book is that much more relatable. No matter your own high school experience, this book is well worth your time.

Thank you to Tegan and Sara for writing such an honest, vulnerable, and beautiful chronicle of their teenage years. I was already a huge fan but this book made me somehow love them even more. The beauty of this book is how easy it is to relate your own story to theirs. They touch on first love, divorce, sibling love and war, navigating friendships, and so much more. This book will bring you back to your own teenage years, no matter how long ago they were. If you are new to Tegan and Sara, you’re about to discover a brilliant band whose music will stick with you. They are funny, smart, generous, and very talented and we’re lucky that they share that talent with us.

I ended up purchasing the Audio book after also purchasing the book, the fact the Tegan and Sara narrate their own stories was a huge selling point. It's extremely relatable in a way that was painful and uplifting for me. As I'm sure it will or has been for many. I found myself taking breaks in order to process certain stories. It took me back to a place that was painful to relive. Dealing with sexuality, body issues, self-identity...I could only have wished to have a book like this when I was a teenager. I've always loved the music, and have admired them for their advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ community, but this book made me admire them as so much more.

I know it’s shameful to admit but I don’t usually read. I’ve been reading another book for almost one year now, that’s how bad it is. But when High School came out, I had to immediately read it. It’s been one month and I’m almost done with the book, that tells you how good it is. Tegan and Sara wrote the book in such a charming yet truthful way. It is nice to get a glimpse of their childhood and also relate to some of their coming of age stories, especially for a queer audience. This book is fantastic and I highly recommend it.

I honestly love it, it feels like I’m reading Tegan and Sarah’s diary! Also I’m a dyke, go follow me on Instagram seeking_natalia!!

I bought the audiobook the day it came out with plans to buy the book soon after. The only word I can think of to describe the audiobook is delicious. Tegan and Sara are excellent writers, blending simplicity with beauty in their words. I could not stop listening. Hearing Tegan and Sara recount their key coming-of-age experiences while also hearing their early music cut in between chapters is nothing short of magical. I will not forget the feeling I had when that first studio recording hit my ears. This is the origin story I didn’t know I needed, but can no longer live without.

Provides an intimate glimpse into the histories of Tegan and Sara. Tegan Quin and Sara Quin are identical twin sisters who had very different experiences in High School. From growing apart from each other, finding first love, struggling with being queer but not able to tell the other, and finally finding each other again through music. Take a journey into the past with Tegan and Sara in High School.

I haven’t read in a very long time, and I read this entire book and loved it. It is now the reason I want to get back into reading! I have been a fan of Teagan and Sarah for years and it is so interesting to learn more about their experiences growing up and the influences that had on their music.

Good read, sends you through alot of emotions—Tegan and Sara share such a unique connection with their fans! I’d only seen them once in concert but now I’m a true fan. Book came in good quality, and I’m surprised at the price as it’s hard cover. I bought a second copy for my sister cause I wanted to keep mine, it’s such a relatable book if you grew up with sisters!

could not put the book down till I was at the last page if u are a tegan and sara fan this book is for you so mint keeps you on the edge of your seat four stars

As a queer woman, this memoir resonated with me in a way that nothing else ever has. It’s honesty validated every ounce of teen angst and internalized homophobia I experienced in my adolescence. I’ve been an avid fan of their music for more than a decade, so I knew I would enjoy this no matter what. But even if you’ve never heard of Tegan and Sara, objectively this an incredible piece of literature that I couldn’t put down.

As someone who grew up in the 90s, hiding her sexuality, and using music as an outlet for all of the confusion she faced on the daily...this book was so necessary and so fulfilling. I was so sad to see it come to an end! I truly loved reading every minute of it. I am so thankful it is available now for anyone who can relate.

I loved this book! It gave me a bit of teenage angst and brought me along for the ride. At first I thought the back and forth storytelling would be confusing, but it was incredible hearing their unique perspectives side by side. I wished it could have kept going because I know they have a lot more story to tell.

I loved how each chapter alternated between Tegan’s experiences and Sara’s. And reading their stories made me feel at times like I could’ve been reading an old diary of my own! I loved reading about all the things that formed them into the people they are.

I'm an old guy who's been loving T&S's amazing music for years. This is the story of their lives & loves, ups & downs, and how they grew to become preeminent songwriters & musicians. Would love to hear more of their story in books to come.

Loved this book, I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be this good. I found it to be refreshing, surprising, relatable, sad, happy and just generally really good. I read it in a day! Really loved it. As a longtime tegan and Sara fan, I honestly wish they would write about their career past high school but this is a start!

It’s interesting. But it seems slow. Not to much excitement. Haven’t read the entire book yet, because I started to get bored. But I LOVE TEAGAN AND SARA!

Loved this book! It’s great for fans of Tegan and Sara but also just for lovers of teen non-fiction. It’s a delightful ride down 90’s memory lane.

The vivid recounting of highschool was both beautiful and earnest. The wave of triggering nostalgia was overwhelming yet comforting at the same time knowing that someone elses youthful experiences were much like your own. Would recommend this book to anyone. Ive already read it twice! Very satisfied with this book!

I liked the alternating voices and a look into the early years of Tegan and Sara. I have enjoyed both reading the book and listening to it. The music is the perfect backdrop but still applicable to today. I especially liked the story about coming out and the thought process behind it.

Really, it's just about chapter 15 for me. I can't put into words just how helpful that specific chapter was. It really put into perspective how I feel about my relationship with my father.

A must read for anyone who has ever been young. Gives a good perspective of growing up queer. This book has inspired me to follow my dreams of writing my own music that I’ve always had but life got in the way (I’m 45).

I wish I had smarter words to describe how amazing High School is. I've been listening since So Jealous; they are perhaps my favorite band. For them to share such intimate details of their lives only deepens my love and admiration.

It's a book written by the Amazing, the Wonderful, the Legendary Quin Twins, Sara and Tegan Quin. What more do you need to know?

Such a surprisingly great read. I’ve been a fan of Tegan and Sara for years, but reading this book made me an even bigger fan. Brought me right back to the angst of high school, crushes, first loves, coming out. Wonderful read.

The book had a little scratch on the front cover, but it is in good condition.

A great book even if you aren’t super big into the band. The book was in new condition and shipping was great. Great book seller and an interesting read!

Great book! Loved how Sara and Tegan told the true story of their music career starting and more importantly how they came out !!

Loved this book, finished it in one weekend. Loved this insight into teenage life in the 90s.

This book is iconic... Such a compelling read. They way they write made me feel like I was living the stories with them.

It's so relatable to my time in high school and it's so amazing learning more about my favorite duo Tegan and Sara the best

I really liked how this was written. Back and forth from both of their points of view. I was a good read.

Obsessed with this book! Tegan and Sara are the coolest, and I loved reading about their high school experiences!

So powerful to hear the dual narrative of two sisters coming out and coming into music.

Absolutely love this book! About 4 chapters in and it just sucks you in and keeps you wanting more.

Sister was so excited and came early!

I loved this book! It is gorgeously written.

Great book!

Great book!

Whether you are a Tegan & Sara fan or not, this book is a great read for anyone who has survived High School. Some parts are so relatable it brought back memories of my own younger years. Other parts made me wish I'd shared in their experiences. The story is especially meaningful if you happen to be under the rainbow umbrella.

At first, I wasn't sure why any adult would want to revisit their high school days, or if I would want to be reminded of mine. But I quickly became impressed by the openness and honesty in this book. It couldn’t have been easy to offer up some of their most difficult years in such a raw and exposed way, and I’m so thankful that they did. My high school experience wasn’t as eventful or drug-fueled, but I was nonetheless stunned to see a reflection of my younger self gazing up at me from these pages. Both in physical appearance (the pictures from Grade 10 looked exactly like pictures of me at the same age- shapeless baggy clothes and uninspired hair style and all) and in terms of coming to terms with my sexuality. In the queer community we do talk about our coming out stories, but rarely with such a focus on how it FELT. How society tells you you’re supposed to like the opposite sex, so you assume that you must fit the prescribed mold, and surely the crushes and non-platonic relationships you have with other girls don’t mean you’re GAY, right? Or the feeling like all the wind has been knocked out of you and there’s electricity running through your veins when you encounter homophobia. It’s true; you never do forget the homophobic things people say in your presence before they know you’re queer, even before YOU know you’re queer. And big props to Sara for being so open about self-doubt and even self-loathing. That was me in high school too, and it took a lot of work to move past those feelings. But it takes even more guts to be able to openly address them. Generally I consider myself more confident now, but I don’t know that I’d have the guts to do that. Part of why I hated high school was because I felt so out of place, all the time. I can look back on that time with more peace of mind, knowing that although I didn’t know it then, I was so similar to two women whom I deeply respect. We took wildly different paths as adults, but we all ended up ok. I’ve loved this band for years, of course for the music but also because of how funny and relatable they are when they banter on stage. Music means so much more when you feel like you have a personal connection to the artist, even if you’ve never met. When I first became a fan I couldn’t tell them apart, and now I enjoy how different their personalities are, how they’re two completely different people whom I relate to in different ways. By alternating chapter authors, you get to see how they react to the same circumstances and how that shapes the individual strong women they become. Now I feel even closer to them, and that’s really cool. I definitely recommend listening to the songs in the new album (Hey I’m Just Like You, which I’m now realizing how aptly named it was) as they come up in the book. It makes you feel like you’re there. :)

*SPOILER ALERT* I've never been compelled to leave a review on here before but this story changes everything. I also purchased the book but actually listening to Tegan and Sara's story was so incredible and nostalgic. Never before I have I related so much with someone's story. I'm all about nostalgic vibes and reminiscing about my youth. I lived in Calgary but only for a short while as a kid. My middle school and highschool experiences were in California. I was in high school the same years as Tegan and Sara were so the timeline is perfect. Middle school was hell and high school was better but it also had it's dark moments. I had to deal with bullies in middle school and hiding my sexuality. Parents divorcing, depression and suicide. In high school I had to deal with preppy bullies picking on other students so I'd be the ones standing up for them. Drugs, raves, skateboarding, experimenting, self discovery, hiding my true self and then letting it show. The music shows, sneaking out, getting alienated by siblings and close friends, falling apart, reconnecting and making new friends. Falling in love and the difficulties and complications that can come along with that. Even down to the two cheeseburger McDonalds meal and slurpies. Making music and recording on tapes. Oh God and the relating to Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Beautiful. So much more. Anyway, being into nostalgia, I have my own memories like tapes I recorded on the camcorder, pictures, everything! But reading Tegan's and Sara's story hit me with more nostalgic emotions than even my own physical ones I have. They tell the story so well and had me hooked on every word. The sound bites, oh my goodness what a treat those were! I'm so very grateful for them putting this out there. It was absolutely incredible knowing that someone else out there went through things that you went through. I thought "holy s***", I wasn't the only one... Well how about that." It's gripping and brilliant. It definitely took me back. It was like I was actually there while also remembering my own memories of the same time. It all felt intertwined and that was beautiful. They take you on that journey of youth and finding yourself in the world, growing and letting yourself shine through. We needed something like this now more than ever. This is inspiring to the LGBTQ+ community. Tegan and Sara's music has always helped me get by and now, currently in my life, I've needed it more than ever and this was exactly what I needed. I know they have helped so many others and I hope this story resonates with all who read and or listen to it. Much thanks to everyone involved in this. 💙💙

This is a beautiful book and I don't regret buying it but it brought back a bunch of depressing memories. This book is real and authentic. It brought me back to the days of daily isolation with no friends being queer and not wanting to stick out. And how mean other kids can be. And how close it can push you to the edge.

The authenticity written in “High school” determines it a must read. “High School” is interesting, moving and honest. It’s also sweet, endearing and insightful. The book offers individualized perspectives regarding Tegan and Sara’s formative years in High School. It’s about their upbringing, their family/friends, their viewpoint on being twins, and their experience as they discovered and explored their identities. In it, we discover how music allowed Tegan and Sara an important outlet – one that permitted them to allocate their inner thoughts, energy and feelings into. We witness how their friends and family encouraged, cheered and nurtured their musical curiosities. And we see the beginning of Tegan and Sara (or Sara and Tegan) – with all their idealistic, unassuming and raw musical optimism and ambitions. As a twin, I found myself identifying with their worldview – from craving own identity to having those sweet/understanding moments with the person you came into the world with. But you don’t have to be a twin to identify with the themes that run through “High School”. The universal feelings of judging yourself, fear, discovering passion in all its forms, experiencing first love (and first heartbreaks), and finding you voice is a story we’ve all experienced. Because of that, as I read “High School”, I found greater admiration for Tegan and Sara; for having the vulnerability to put their story into words. In sharing their personal journey they’ve given voice to all the above mentioned but also to the experience of discovery, loss and hope. And theirs is much that important in that it reflects the experience of finding sexual identity, of accepting self and of finding one’s truth. To do so during those teenage years is admirable. As they reminisce and retell their teenage experiences, the reader will find strength in it; and hope, and unassuming bravery. It’s great that they’ve attached this book to their new album “Hey I’m just Like You” with the songs they wrote during the timeframe the book is based on (even more so if you go see them live in their tour and see how this book and the album are intertwined). Book is a great read (the album is great too) and because Tegan and Sara are such cool and real people – I hope they continue finding purpose in sharing their journey with us all – in their music and in their writing (here is hoping this is their first book of many). Looking forward to all of it.

The cover for the U.S. Edition is interactive. Tegan and Sara are thoughtful. Always thinking. Sara made her twin Tegan buy her a "Thinking" cap when she didn't take the initiative to buy her a birthday present on their shared 39th. I think the mirror cover is their secret plot to see more cat photos on the internet. Disclosure. I'm a slow reader with mild dyslexia. Still waiting on a copy of "High School" ordered during their pre-sale, I bought another copy, because I see Tegan and Sara in concert this weekend, and I wanted to read the book before seeing them. So how is the book? Early '90s had few LGBTQ icons who were out, and forget any representation in popular culture. Pre-internet days seem like a thousand years ago. Sharing a landline phone, slow dial-up connections, emailing fans and sending physical mailers really puts the reader back into the 1990s. They are brutally honest and do not sugarcoat the truth about their teenage behavior. There's a cast of friends that I understand have been pared down to the essential core that tell their story. If I could hear this book as a movie, I'm hearing a lot of shouting honestly and a whole lot of talking which is still their signature style of communication. Their songs have always conveyed mini-stories, cut to the bone. Emotional. Catchy. Paradoxically cheerful at times. This memoir allows the sisters space. Space to tell their story and not have to edit every thought so closely or feel compelled to the occasional obligatory rhyme. They are allowed to bluntly sit down in their sadness or shame. And the reader is left sitting in that sadness or shame because of how they might love these writers already from their lengthy music career. Or they might have even a stronger connection being LGBTQ themselves or questioning as a young person. This book made me laugh out loud. It made me cry. These are real people. Even if some names are pseudonyms. If you are a fan, you may think you know, but I promise you don't, unless you read this book. It's a very good read. For fans. For young people. For LGBTQ. For family members of LGBTQ. For music lovers. For small business owners. For Canadians. For people who love to read good books. For people who struggle to read and love Tegan and Sara. I give this book two enthusiastic paws up.

Part of the magic of Tegan and Sara has always been their honesty and openness. On stage, they often banter and tell delightful stories from their teenage years, so it’s no surprise that their memoir is just as honest and delightful. I was introduced to Tegan and Sara’s music when I was 18 years old, fresh out of the high school graduating class of 2004. As a gay teenager, Tegan and Sara’s music became my soundtrack. They captured, then and now, the frustrations, complications, and melancholy of being young and in love, but also young and queer. This book is the perfect companion to their huge catalogue of music, but it’s also a great read for anyone who looks back to their high school years with equal nostalgia and chagrin. Turning the pages, I could viscerally feel the teenager feelings welling up. It lead me to dig through my stuff and find my old journals from that time in my life. Unsurprisingly, I was far more mortifying and far less charming than Tegan and Sara. I think it’s also nice to be able to separate Tegan from Sara and Sara from Tegan. This should not be a shock, but they’re very different people and their sides of the story have entirely different voices. It must be a relief to them to so decisively show the world their two separate hearts. I heartily recommend this book. As a small side note, I also recommend the audio book, even if you bought the hardcover version. They did the audio themselves and they play clips from the original audio of their songs from this time period. “Tegan didn’t go to schooool todayyy” is a personal favorite!

First, let me say that I could not relate to most of this book...I never did any drugs in high school and there are tons of drug references throughout. My musical taste was more Spice Girls and Britney Spears than Nirvana (to be fair I'm four years younger than the Quins, but luckily my musical taste has improved since the 90s). And having girlfriends in high school? No way, not even in secret... the fact that anyone can find a girl in high school who is also gay and never tells anyone else is beyond me! But I can enjoy living through other peoples' "gayer" high school experiences since I wasn't lucky enough to have my own until much later. I found out about the book by going to a T&S concert (I've loved their music for much longer than it has been played on popular radio) and my wife and I bought the book there. We took turns reading it aloud; I read Sara's part and she read Tegan's. It was great! Lots of F bombs which I totally relate to and my 15 year old commented on each time she walked by us while we read aloud. Anyway, it's well-written and lets you feel like you know them personally. I hope they write more! My new favorite song is "Tegan Didn't Go to School Today."

This memoir is beautifully written; both Sara and Tegan are truly wonderful writers (& should consider writing more books!). I haven’t read ANY memoirs written by people in my generation about coming out as queer, and I am so grateful they are sharing their stories. Even though their experiences were both so different from my own, the struggles and feelings they go through were very relatable. I treasure their authenticity and how they love/honor their younger selves. Our culture isn’t a friendly place to us queers much of the time and this book feels validating and affirming. I came across this book not having listened to Tegan and Sara’s music before but I am checking it out now!

I’ve listened to the audio book, and also read the book as well. Both are FANTASTIC. The book is so raw and touching. Though I wish this book had been around for me growing up as a lesbian, I’m happy that future And current generations With have this treasure to read through and know that they aren’t alone. This was so relate-able & honestly a pleasure to read. Tegan & Sara did an excellent job with how they told their stories, as they did you felt like you were there with them feeling every emotion that they did. Parts of the book are heart-wrenching, While other parts are hilarious. This book is a masterpiece. ❤️

Nostalgia galore with gladness that my high school days are long over, but sad that they're long over. This is such an open, honest look at being a queer adolescent, even just an adolescent in general. Every chapter has at least one "oh I wasn't the only one who felt/did that??". This book is so much...everything. Everything you did as a teen, everything you didn't tell your parents, everything you were afraid to share with even your closest friend, everything you're still hiding as an adult, everything you ever wondered if you were weird for doing that. Just. Read it. Now please.

I’ve been a huge fan of Tegan and Sara for many years. Their music got me through some of my darkest moments, and gave me the strength to accept my sexuality and love myself as is. To have the opportunity to delve into their past experiences and read about their journey is nothing short of captivating. They are both incredibly talented and beautiful inside and out. I can’t recommend this book enough. Also, the audio version along with the book makes the experience that much more magical! 10/10

I had the great opportunity to go to their San Diego show and they gave out free copies :)! As a fan of Tegan and Sara for over a decade it was an amazing read, each chapter felt so vulnerable and raw. I have always listened to their songs and wonder the inspiration behind them. This book gives you a glimpse of their youth, music, and shaping experiences. I bought the audio version because they are the ones that read the book and have the actual recordings.

Great book with great stories. It was like reading their diary, very candid and personal. Being the same age as them, it brought back a lot of memories from my own high school experience in Canada. I was in a band too, and listened to Green Day and Nirvana, and went to house parties and concerts in the dead of winter... and of course all the high school drama and heartbreak that went on when you fell in love with someone. So good, highly recommend this book.

I went to there concert in San Diego. They gave us the book for free, which was pretty gnarly! Read it as soon as I got home. Terrific book! The details of there memory’s was astonishing! I can’t even remember a week ago! But the life they lived through high school and how they made it in the big time was amazing! They continue to Triumph though life as advocates for many gay youth and adults alike. Would recommend this book to anyone!

Whether you are a fan of Tegan and Sara or not, this book is what we all needed. In this day, not only our LGBTQ+ youth need this, the youth of this nation as a whole need this book. It represents the trials and tribulations most of us go through as teens/young adults. I recommend you buy this book, whether you are 14 or 45, get it, and be captivated. I’m so glad I had the privilege.

High School is one of those stories that reverberates. It echos the past of many queer teens growing up. Though there are several references that only people who grew up in the 90s could understand, it is surprisingly universal. The audiobook is particularly magical because it is read by the authors and includes the original demos of the songs they revamped for Hey, I'm Just Like You.

Absolutely loved loved loved it. I finished it in two days. I loved that the audio version is read by both of them. They have no idea what this book means to their audience and well as we might know fully what this book means to them. Great read and hopefully there might be another one in the future.

I love this book, it speaks to experiences I have gone through by being gay. This has to be one of my favorite books for all times. I will like to aplaude Tegan and Sara for writing such an amazing book and putting their experiences for the us to relate/get to know who they are.

Read it in a week which is fast for me since I have a pretty hectic schedule. I just could not put it down. Beautifully written, nostalgic, important stories told. I could easily see it being made into a film someday. I think it should!

This book was everything I wish I had seen reflected back to me when I was that age. If if was helpful for me now, as an adult, I can’t even begin to imagine the kind of positive change it can have on today’s youth.

It was amazing getting to know Tegan and Sara through tales of their youth. The way they capture and explain the emotion of their milestones is exactly why I've loved their music.

Love Tegan and Sara for all they do for the LGBTQ Community

A fun and emotional read that bounces back from Tegan to Sara every other chapter. A must-read for any fan.

A must read.

I've been a huge fan of Tegan and Sara's for years, and am absolutely thrilled with their book. I appreciate them sharing the experiences they had in childhood which helped shape them as they got older. I love the alternating chapters. I believe almost anyone can relate to the stories they share about feeling unseen, afraid of being themselves, judged, etc. Very inspiring. Also, the fact that they took the time to write a book is a wonderful addition to the authentic music they've been putting out for years. Everyone needs to read this.

I tried not to read the book so fast and I didn't but now that I finished I don't know how to move on with my life. Tegan and Sara are my favorite band in the world and reading this book made me identify with them and admire them even more. I just wanna thank them again for this masterpiece and for the amazing job with the Tegan and Sara Foundation. And I'll be right here waiting if they write another book.

Me parece que es un libro que en su mayoría solo le llamará la atención a fans de Tegan and Sara, pero puede ser un libro para cualquiera. La presentación de libro es sensacional, recientemente he optado por comprar libros en mi kindle por cuestiones de espacio, pero este es uno que leerlo en físico, y tenerlo, valía la pena.

I devoured this in less than two days. I will start with the one thing I did not enjoy about the book: Tegan referring to the United States as "America" She quoted someone but, still... I am Mexican. Apart from that, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. And though I was born in 1992 so far away from Calgary I have some very similar anecdotes, like this sex note being found + my mom telling me that if I don't want people to read what I'm writing to not leave things on the printer. I've heard some of your interviews about the book and I agree on how important it is for gay women to tell our stories. I've been thinking about things you have said about internalized homophobia, also. It is clear that even now, 10 years after coming out to my mom, newly married and living in a foreign country, far from the people who might not like how I live my life, still I am afraid to unapologetically embrace my sexuallity. I am in Hungary with my wife and your book held me through the 5 hours that I spent in line at the Immigration office and the shock that I will be kept for another three months waiting for them to decide if I have the right to be here. You are such great storytellers. I loved reading this book. It was fun and deep and it also made me go deep into my own memories. I saw you live in October 2012, I think, in Mexico City. Going there required me to sort out all sorts of drama and difficulties that make me laugh today. I was in the front row since 10 am until you performed, at around seven, I drank very little water so I didn't have to leave my place. That concert was in a way ending an era of me being this clumsy teenager who came out at 16 cutting her hair like Tegan and Sara, but in which I also recognize strength and the desire to live and make my own path. Now I come back to your songs and your words as a young adult and I still think you are great and ever-evolving. I don't know, this books and the new songs and the old songs... In a way you have been a part of my emotional journeys. A week ago I didn't know about its release and it just drove me so close to my teenage self but also makes me want to go deep in the questions that raises. Thank you for being such hardworking and charming creative people. I admire how disciplined you were at writting this book. This book you wrote is totally worth it.

Just loved It. Tegan and Sara are one of my favorite groups, and getting to know their process growing up, their different personalities, their experiences, pains, struggles only made them even more relatable and their songs more meaningful. Thank you, Tegan and Sara, for sharing these memories!

Me encantó el libro. A pesar de estar en inglés y de que no domino el idioma al 100% pude sentir y vivir cada uno de los capítulos. Hacía mucho tiempo que no disfrutaba de una lectura tan sincera y profunda. Me atrapó desde el primer momento y aunque mi adolescencia y mis años en la preparatoria fueron de los mejores en mi vida, por supuesto que también tuve momentos en los que me sentí igual de desconectada de los demás. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

La manera en que está estructurado hace que el contraste de perspectivas sea muy dinámico y entretenido. Quienes fueron adolescentes en los 90 se encontrarán con un paseo de nostalgia, y quienes fueron adolescentes en otra época, o lo son ahora, se sentirán identificadas/os con la universalidad de muchos elementos de esa etapa tan confusa y emocionante.

Um livro muito bem escrito, que nos transporta à nossa própria adolescencia e a pensar as dificuldades da época. De forma leve, Tegan e Sara nos faz viajar em cenário tão diverso, mas tão familiar

As fan of Tegan and Sara and a teen in the 90s this book hit it home for me. Loved the back and forth writing.

Me encantó, es perfecto, es fácil de leer cada capítulo está buenísimo.

Really enjoyed this book.

When I started Tegan and Sara’s memoir, within the first chapter from each of them, I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one day, absolutely beautifully written, heartfelt and honest. Tegan and Sara are natural storytellers with their stage shows but this even more so. The emotion in every page is raw and I saw myself in so many parts of this book. This should be part of the school literature curriculum because it’s the perfect description of lgbtqplus youth trying to come to terms with their sexuality. It also shows you that neither of them have changed but they are and always were incredible songwriters. I wholeheartedly recommend you buy their new album Hey, I’m Just Like You to accompany it as the songs are the reworked version of the ones talked about in the book. I’ve read the book many times already and have now started my second listen of the audiobook too which is read by Tegan and Sara themselves. Seriously, if you only read one memoir make it this one. Thank you Tegan and Sara for sharing your story with us. Big love. Xo

Llevaba mucho tiempo esperando la publicación de este libro y ha superado cualquier expectativa que tenía. Es una historia muy real y escrita de manera hermosa sobre ser adolescente y ser lesbiana, experimentar y sobre como Tegan y Sara se hallaron a sí mismas a través de la música. Les tengo más aprecio del que podría expresar con palabras. Lo único que puedo decir es gracias por escribir sobre sus experiencias, ayudan a muchísima gente, y que el libro es increíble.

I've listened to Tegan and Sara for a while now and it was really interesting to learn more about them growing up. It's a really good book and I 100% recommend

This book is something special. You're going to feel the need for more and I suggest the audiobook

Going in to this book, I was concerned that it would colour my opinion of the band by being self-aggrandizing or overly schmaltzy. Instead, T&S bring the same warmth, honesty and humour as they do to their live shows. It's a fantastic snapshot of life as an awkward teenager and left me wanting more.

Halfway through and already can't put it down! I got the audio book and it has little songs too. So far so good 🙂

Such an important story. Told beautifully. Important read, wether you're LGBTQ or not.