In the acknowledgements of King Zero, author Charlie Higson uses the verb “graduate” to describe his transition from writing Young Bond to writing adult Bond. It is an apt choice, for his latest is most definitely a Bond book for grown-ups.

James Bond has always been a plaything. For over sixty years, we’ve watched him manipulated by directors, dressed by costume designers, and positioned for our visual pleasure on the silver screen. But the lack of 007 video games in recent times has kept us, the audience, in a more passive role. So what happens when we get James Bond literally in our hands?

What kind of appeal does Bond have for a trans woman? For Delilah Deckert, revisiting the Bond films following her transition has allowed her to reconcile with the past.