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All Your Friends Are Here by M. Shaw
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
These stories are so weird, creative and very critical of capitalism and billionaires. My favorites are The Motorist, My Dad Bought a Space Shuttle, The Apology, and Apartémon. The novelette Ready Player (n+1) was both sad and hilarious. I'm excited to read whatever else M. Shaw puts out in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Deadnaming, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Death of parent
In the Care of Magic by Robin Jo Margaret
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was sweet, lovely and very sexy. The way Jillian and Lyle communicated each other's desires and boundaries was nice to read. Also really enjoyed reading about an aromantic and agender sex demon who's a total sweet cinnamon roll. Definitely gonna read more stuff by this author.
Invasive by Cullen Bunn
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Lucy Undying by Kiersten White
1.0
I never thought I'd dislike a sapphic vampire novel, but this letdown of a book has proven me wrong. The writing is captivating at times, but overall it left me feeling underwhelmed and bored. Also I did not care the characters, and also fuck the way Mina is written. I'm glad I borrowed this from the library.
Lunatic Speaks by Caroline Hagood
reflective
4.5
These are beautiful poems. I'll definitely read more works published by FutureCycle Press, and more of Caroline Hagood's books.