REVIEW: Drag Queen of Scots by Lawrence Chaney

Haggis. Whiskey. Kilts. Drag Queens.

The Loch Ness Legend brings us this brilliant book that is part memoir, part drag advice, part self-help and all Chaney. Riotously funny, ridiculously sarcastic and roaringly fun - Chaney is charming and hilarious as always and their huge personality shines through the pages.

Packed with full-on sweary Scottishness (complete with a fabulous glossary for those who are unfamiliar) - Chaney has given us something that feels like one of those wonderful endless late night chats with a friend rather than a novel, talking right to us and reminiscing about all the moments, big and small, that led to them snatching crowns and hearts all over the world. And between all these trips down memory lane, Chaney offers some brilliant tips not just for drag but honestly for everyday life too.

Talking about Chaney's formative years growing up in Scotland, to the exploration of their identity, the highs and lows, and their meteoric rise to stardom. Even with the hilarity and wickedly sharp wit, there is still so much heart and a lot of authenticity all crammed into one easy, quick read.

We get to see both the underground and high-flying worlds of drag which was both brilliantly entertaining and informative, into life as a Queer person who exists outside the cis-heteronormative, and ultimately about the sheer beauty of self-exploration and expression when you can finally let go of the the roles and rules society gives you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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