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Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story by Haley Cass
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
In this novella, we return to our two MCs and they live their life together. Even though this was a slow-paced book it still felt like a hight of life happens rather than like the first book where we seen a long time frame. It is still good and all. I also didn't care for the narrator in this edition due to being unable to different between our two MCs voices
Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
In this figure skating theme book comes Ana who, to help out with the cost of skating, teaches as an aid at the rink and discovers something internally in her when she meets a trans boy named Hayden.
This book is a coming-out book set with Ana, a twelve-year-old who is doing excellent in the rink till her new program just isn't feeling her and she doesn't know why. And on top of that, her outfit for her program is a dress. l like how Ana already had some inclines something was different about her and her happenstance way of discovering who she is over time. Also for supporting parents and the environment. As I listened to this book, the narrator was in a feminine voice and captured the self-realization well and things in the book well. The narrator's voice was easy to listen to and clear and understandable.
It is a nice coming out story
This book is a coming-out book set with Ana, a twelve-year-old who is doing excellent in the rink till her new program just isn't feeling her and she doesn't know why. And on top of that, her outfit for her program is a dress. l like how Ana already had some inclines something was different about her and her happenstance way of discovering who she is over time. Also for supporting parents and the environment. As I listened to this book, the narrator was in a feminine voice and captured the self-realization well and things in the book well. The narrator's voice was easy to listen to and clear and understandable.
It is a nice coming out story
Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality by Eliot Schrefer
Here For The Queer
There are queer animals ans as I learned a lot of bisexuality. And science try to hide it but some articles and facts are getting out. I liked the comic panels as lulls between scientific text. And that text is accessible to a broad category of people due to writing for the common man. It was interesting to see the queer in the animal Kingdom.
funny
informative
lighthearted
3.25
There are queer animals ans as I learned a lot of bisexuality. And science try to hide it but some articles and facts are getting out. I liked the comic panels as lulls between scientific text. And that text is accessible to a broad category of people due to writing for the common man. It was interesting to see the queer in the animal Kingdom.
Marriage to Kitsune-Sama by Ken Homerun
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is about a fox and a boy to be wed, but a curse placed on the fox casts doubt they ever will. It is a good story that was a little boring at times but overall an easy read. I liked the characters and the art depicting them as the desire that our fox and boy are devoted to each other.
Old-Fashioned Cupcake by 佐岸左岸, Sagan Sagan
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was different than other BL books I have read. This is about navigating a relationship while being closeted. Nozue worried about his relationship with Togawa in the office as it is a boss and employee having a romantic relationship, Nozue being the boss.
I liked how the relationship was portrayed, All the nervousness about being caught in a relationship thinking how it would ruin their careers weighted greatly on Nozue And I could feel that through the text and art this book had. I liked the chemistry the men had as well. It was a sweet tale.
I liked how the relationship was portrayed, All the nervousness about being caught in a relationship thinking how it would ruin their careers weighted greatly on Nozue And I could feel that through the text and art this book had. I liked the chemistry the men had as well. It was a sweet tale.
Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding by Maia Kobabe
informative
fast-paced
3.5
A short guide into binding. With stories from those who do to factual information about binding this slim volume is beneficial if anyone is considering or already binding.
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Not thrilled by this work.
Some Girls Bind by Rory James
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
While I like how the author explores a gender queer character this quick read didn't do anything for me. And while it looks like poetry the breaks and use of pages seem very random and not intentional actions
I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Most of this book was centered on the build-up of the tension the two main characters felt. Kohei is hearing impaired and blames himself when Taichi drops in on his lunch spot. Agree to be his note-taker in exchange for food our story starts out with Taichi trying to have Kohel see that he is not to blame for his hearing.
It was a cute build-up of the friendship that our MCs have. The artwork creates distant characters. This was a medium-paced read that could be read in one go.
It was a cute build-up of the friendship that our MCs have. The artwork creates distant characters. This was a medium-paced read that could be read in one go.
The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is book touches on Persian culture and features a nonbinary healer. While I personally don't know much of Persian culture, I did enjoy this fantasy novella where blood magic is being used. The characters were distinct enough to know who is who. I wanted to find out more of the plague that caused our protagonist to take refugees to a different state. Including bites of describing the anatomy churned in me an idea of the state of Qilwa. With magic works alongside healing, I liked that development.