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Loveless by Alice Oseman
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Main character mildly annoying, which is something awfully common in lgbt books for some reason. I have a hard time liking the main characters, they are always kinda bland.
I got this book cuz I was questioning if I was aro. I'm still questioning but it helped. Beware tho: For a book about being aro/ace, it had a LOT of annoying relationship drama and the protag apologizes like, 3 million times. It's *really* annoying.
And then Alice did her best to create a wholesome friendship scenario to paint platonic relationships in a good light, and I'm sure many ppl will like it, but the story just didn't "spark" for me. Perhaps the whole "wholesome slice of life queer story" just isn't for me. *shrugs*
I got this book cuz I was questioning if I was aro. I'm still questioning but it helped. Beware tho: For a book about being aro/ace, it had a LOT of annoying relationship drama and the protag apologizes like, 3 million times. It's *really* annoying.
And then Alice did her best to create a wholesome friendship scenario to paint platonic relationships in a good light, and I'm sure many ppl will like it, but the story just didn't "spark" for me. Perhaps the whole "wholesome slice of life queer story" just isn't for me. *shrugs*
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore
Daisy's sexuality was foreshadowed VERY clearly and VERY early which made a good chunk of the conflict not work. I don't like Nick at all, which is kinda sad. It's not the first time I dislike a trans man protagonist, despite being a trans man myself. Jay was a little more likeable.
To be honest, the story would have been more interesting had it been written through the POV of Daisy.
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
To be honest, the story would have been more interesting had it been written through the POV of Daisy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The audiobook is a masterpiece, with extremely talented voice actors. I had more fun with this than reading the comics even.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Rape
Moderate: Body horror
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
Useful advice for artists, if you can read it right.
Bad Boy by Elliot Wake
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Misogyny and Sexual assault
Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
informative
inspiring
5.0
I recommend it to everyone. It gave me good insights and I think most people will get at least one good thing from this book.
The Queer and the Restless by Kris Ripper
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's kinda rare to find straight trans male characters for some reason, which is why I picked up the book. The romance is cute and the sex scenes are great. I loved all the characters pretty much and the mystery is great.
Ed is very relatable for me, as another trans guy. I like the representation of unsupportive families, cuz it do be like that. Overall, worth a read. I had a good time.
Ed is very relatable for me, as another trans guy. I like the representation of unsupportive families, cuz it do be like that. Overall, worth a read. I had a good time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Transphobia
Last Bus to Everland by Sophie Cameron
I was expecting a fantasy, but this is mostly a drama. I still can't wrap my head aoround that ending tbh.
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
"I kiss him again and again, hoping that one of them will convince him that he’s loved enough to come home."
I was expecting a fantasy, but this is mostly a drama. I still can't wrap my head aoround that ending tbh.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
Minor: Eating disorder
Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice
I've never been christian, so I couldn't relate to pretty much anything in the book. I struggled to get through it. Not even Anne Rice's beautiful prose could save this book for me. It just made no sense, dreadfully boring, and reading with non-christian eyes, it looks silly.
slow-paced
1.0
"My song was the only sad note in heaven"
I've never been christian, so I couldn't relate to pretty much anything in the book. I struggled to get through it. Not even Anne Rice's beautiful prose could save this book for me. It just made no sense, dreadfully boring, and reading with non-christian eyes, it looks silly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Rape and Sexism
Magical Boy, Volume 1 by The Kao
emotional
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Cool.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, and Dysphoria