"Little Fish" by Casey Plett follows Wendy Reimer, a transgender woman in her thirties, and her group of friends as they navigate the challenges of life in Winnipeg, Canada. Wendy discovers a family mystery involving her Opa, a devout Mennonite farmer who may have been transgender. As Wendy grapples with economic insecurity, discrimination, and the threat of violence, she finds solace in her tight-knit group of friends. The novel explores Wendy's quest to uncover her family's history while addressing the complexities of living as a transgender woman in modern Canada. Plett's narrative touches on themes of resilience, friendship, and the messy reality of navigating life as a trans individual in the Western world.
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