[9][1] During their time together, the couple received mass media attention and was "featured in a Bruce Weber-led transgender focused modeling campaign for ...
The book provides " an honest and introspective look into her oft-difficult and pain filled childhood,"[7] as well as her experiences transitioning and dating Arin Andrews.
Kirkus Reviews indicated that the book "[w]ill both educate cisgender readers and strike sparks of recognition in those questioning their own gender identities.
"[11] Publishers Weekly highlighted Hill's honesty, saying, "Part of what makes Katie’s story so extraordinary is that many of her struggles are entirely ordinary (she cheats on Arin, for example...).
[18] After librarian review, 110 books were permanently removed or replaced,[20] many of which discuss LGBT topics,[18] though Rethinking Normal was returned to shelves.