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Monday 17 April 2017
Thursday 13 April 2017
Comics Wrap-Up - Candy Love
Film Trailers
OK, the thing that made nerd-dom collectively lose its sh** this week was the first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok!
(And once again, proof that Chris Hemsworth needs to be in more comedy - his timing dudes, his timing.)
OK, the thing that made nerd-dom collectively lose its sh** this week was the first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok!
(And once again, proof that Chris Hemsworth needs to be in more comedy - his timing dudes, his timing.)
Friday 24 March 2017
Friday Fics Fix - Comfort Blanket Time
What to do when the world is going to hell in a handbasket and I have a cold? Read fanfiction of course!
Fanfiction will save us. Somehow it must.
(You doubt me, but we didn't think Trump would be president and Teen Vogue (US) would be leading the resistance a year ago - yet here we are, fy nghariadiau, here we are! *cue slightly hysterical laughter*)
(I may be slightly feverish - so this is gonna be fun!)
Friday 17 March 2017
Friday Fics Fix - Mr Pool
This week, I dived into the mire that is Deadpool-related fanfiction.
Most of that stuff I obviously can't recommend to you because... much as I love the Deadpool fandom... we do tend towards the bizarre. And/or disturbing.
Most of that stuff I obviously can't recommend to you because... much as I love the Deadpool fandom... we do tend towards the bizarre. And/or disturbing.
Wednesday 8 March 2017
Month in Review(s) - February 2017
February. The shortest of months, and the one with Valentine's Day crammed into the middle there.
Which may explain why four of the 5 books I reviewed this month were romances - guess it even got to yours truly! (I'm not going all soft on you though, dearest nerdlets, I'm still your Rebel Valentine! Lol.)
Labels:
contemporary,
diversity,
everyday life,
F/F,
fantasy,
fiction,
LGBTQ+,
M/F,
M/M,
M/M/F,
new adult/na,
paranormal,
review,
romance,
short stories,
urban fantasy,
wrap-up
Friday 3 March 2017
Friday Fics Fix - John's Suit
Last week, I brought you an #ownvoices fanfic about a transgender Loki - this week, I bring you an #ownvoices fanfic about a transgender John Watson.
What's also interesting about this fic is that it pairs John with Jim Moriarty.
Reflection by ChosenOfAshursha
Enjoy! I'll be back to save the world, one fic at a time, next week!
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See? Fanfiction gives me hope for the future of this bizarre little planet.
We need fic-writers; they are the future.
(Fangirling note: #ownvoices is a movement where stories about marginalised groups are written by members of that marginalised group.)
'We need fic-writers; they are the future'. Click to Tweet
This is a short fic about John getting ready to go out on a date, and being unhappy about the way his suit fits.
The perspective of a transgender man is not one we get to see from often, and, my dear nerdlets, it's a perspective that's well worth hearing.
What's also interesting about this fic is that it pairs John with Jim Moriarty.
Maybe that's not that interesting to any non-Sherlockians among you, but I can safely say that this is one of the less common pairings in Sherlock fanfiction.
Right, I can't really say much more, because it's so short I'll end up with spoilerage everywhere. And that just gets messy.
But it's interesting, well-written, and well worth the read.
Warning: there are homophobic and transphobic slurs mentioned in the text.
This week's fic then is:
Reflection by ChosenOfAshursha
Enjoy! I'll be back to save the world, one fic at a time, next week!
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Monday 27 February 2017
Review Time! - Outsider by Olivia Cunning
Author:
Olivia Cunning
Genre: Romance (M/M/F; M/F; M/M,) LGBTQ+ (and polyamorous,) Contemporary
Genre: Romance (M/M/F; M/F; M/M,) LGBTQ+ (and polyamorous,) Contemporary
Series: Exodus End (#2)
A
few starting notes:
I
received a free digital review copy of this book via NetGalley.
NetGalley provides review copies from publishers in exchange for fair
and honest reviews.
This book is #2 in a series, but they're more companion novels - focussing on different characters - rather than one continuous story.
Plus, even the publishers say that it can be read as standalone (so it's not just me this time!)
This book is 18+ only, on account of the amount of graphic sexy-times.
Huge thanks to Naz @ Read Diverse Books for taking the time to discuss queer and Latinx rep with me - any mistakes are 100% mine.
If any Latinx, queer male, and/or polyamorous reviewers have reviewed this title, let me know - I would love to link to your review.
If any Latinx, queer male, and/or polyamorous reviewers have reviewed this title, let me know - I would love to link to your review.
This was a difficult one to review (which is why I keep procrastinating!) because there's so much the author got right, but also so much she got wrong, and I have to somehow explain all that!
So let's give this a shot!
Premise:
Meet Reagan, the new guitarist with Exodus End. She's kind of feeling like an imposter right now - after all, Exodus End are rock legends.
She's also trying to keep the fact that she's dating both Ethan and Trey, together, as a unit, a secret.
Meet Trey, guitarist with Sinners. Though he's Reagan's public boyfriend, he'd prefer things between him and Ethan to be public too.
Meet Ethan - Reagan's body-guard.
Ethan's still in the closet, so admitting he's in a relationship with both Reagan and Trey is out of the question.
But with the tabloids around, and the music business to navigate, things are not going to be plain sailing!
She's also trying to keep the fact that she's dating both Ethan and Trey, together, as a unit, a secret.
Meet Trey, guitarist with Sinners. Though he's Reagan's public boyfriend, he'd prefer things between him and Ethan to be public too.
Meet Ethan - Reagan's body-guard.
Ethan's still in the closet, so admitting he's in a relationship with both Reagan and Trey is out of the question.
But with the tabloids around, and the music business to navigate, things are not going to be plain sailing!
Best
bits:
Trey is a beautiful character - he's such a darling, and Cunning writes him with real affection and a real understanding of his feelings and his vulnerabilities.
Basically, if I had to pick the best aspect of this book, Trey would be it. He's amazing.
I also loved the way the romance wasn't the only thing going on here - each of our trio has their own life, their own hopes, their own personality. They're complete people, not just defined by their relationship.
I liked that we get scenes from each of the characters' points-of-view (POVs,) without the other main characters present, and that we get an understanding of their relationships with family members, friends, etc.
Can we also point out that polyamory is portrayed as a viable and healthy relationship (albeit not perfect)? I think we can. Guys, that's just awesome.
And the relationship itself is not 2-dimensional. People say the wrong thing, they mess up, but they also make things better, comfort each other, make each other laugh etc.
Basically, if I had to pick the best aspect of this book, Trey would be it. He's amazing.
I also loved the way the romance wasn't the only thing going on here - each of our trio has their own life, their own hopes, their own personality. They're complete people, not just defined by their relationship.
I liked that we get scenes from each of the characters' points-of-view (POVs,) without the other main characters present, and that we get an understanding of their relationships with family members, friends, etc.
Can we also point out that polyamory is portrayed as a viable and healthy relationship (albeit not perfect)? I think we can. Guys, that's just awesome.
And the relationship itself is not 2-dimensional. People say the wrong thing, they mess up, but they also make things better, comfort each other, make each other laugh etc.
Of course, the rock music was one of the draws of this book to me - obviously, you can't hear it, but the whole rock-star deal gave this book a centre and a vibe that was pretty cool.
Cunning also explores the issues of being in the public eye, and the problems with being a woman in what is still predominantly a male industry.
People think you got where you are because of sex, because of your looks, etc. - not because of your talent.
Reagan's frustration at the sexist press, fans, and the band management who want to turn her into a sex symbol, is more than justified.
She knows she's good enough to be there. But everyone else seems determined to undermine her achievements.
'She knows she's good enough to be there...' Click to Tweet
The potentially distressing content in this book is:
- homophobia
- homophobic slurs
- biphobia
- bigotry against polyamory
- sexism
- sexist insults
- grief
- parental rejection/abandonment
- press harassment
- libel
- being closeted
- coming out
- being outed
- past emotional abuse (sexual-related)
- jealousy/overprotectiveness
- one brief but graphic instance of gore
- references to gangs
- references to past stalking and physical assault
I think that's everything - sorry if I missed anything.
There's also a lot of swearing, and a lot of graphic sex, often involving three people. And there's some references to BDSM.
OK, there were some issues with the representation of various themes/groups of people in this book, so I'm gonna try and break it down for you the best I can, and as efficiently and clearly as I can.
Spoilers are marked in square brackets [] - and written in white.
Relationship issues:
[Trey] recounts a tale of emotional abuse with a very sexual element when he has a relationship with [Brian.]
Despite that, he's still friends with [Brian] and sees him in a generally positive light.
Look, this emotional abuse involved (this is potentially triggering as well as spoilerific) [turning him around, refusing to look at his face, and telling him to be a girl during sex.]
From where I'm stood, that's messed up.
The way Ethan acts towards Trey can also be very possessive and jealous - I didn't find it over-the-line, but it wouldn't surprise me if others did.
Latinx (Mexican-American) representation:
(Ethan is Mexican-American, and both Trey and Reagan are white.)
- Negative trope of the homophobic and unaccepting Latinx family - something which gives the impression that all Latinx people are somehow homophobic, and really shouldn't have been tackled by a non-own-voices author.
- Ethan fears that his Latino brothers will beat up and harm his precious white boyfriend - I can't be the only one to see a problem there.
- Strange references to being in a Mariachi band as something shaming to the family, and the family's heritage. This seems inaccurate as Mariachi players take pride in their music, and the music is part of Mexican culture.
- Ethan has a different last name to the rest of his family. In context, this serves as a distancing of Ethan - who has a more Anglicised name - from the rest of his family, and makes that part of his life and heritage seem more 'Other.'
Polyamorous representation:
My main problem with this aspect was that, even though I know this is an'erotic romance,' the polyamorous people here are written as being heavy on the sexy times, and 'not satisfied' by only one partner.
While of course polyamorous people can have high sex drives, so can monogamous people.
The linking of libido with polyamory gives the wrong impression about polyamory as a whole.
And the repeated portrayal of sex-hungry polyamory in media can lead to some very persistent stereotyping.
Queer/LGBTQ+ representation:
- Ethan takes more offense to the word queer than the word perversion. While I get that queer was being used as a slur in this context... are we just supposed to let the perversion comment slide...?
- Being gay or bisexual is described as a lifestyle more than once. As I've said before, I don't like this, but it's a personal thing.
- The author gave the impression of confusion between the terms gay and bisexual (more in the 'sexual fluidity representation' section.)
Sexual fluidity representation:
If Reagan is the only girl Ethan has ever been attracted to, then fine, but you've really got to know what you're doing when you write that. And Cunning doesn't seem to.
I like that Ethan is questioning, rather than just going, 'ok, I'm bi now!' but in places, Cunning doesn't really seem to understand that there's a difference between the term gay and the term bisexual.
If that's supposed to be because Ethan is questioning, then say that. Don't just casually put gay in when he's in a relationship with a man and a woman.
(And yes, I know it can be an umbrella term, but since Ethan previously identified as gay, it might be an idea to be clearer about these things.)
It gives the impression of Ethan's sexuality changing simply for the purpose of the plot, and so that Cunning can write three-way sex-scenes, rather than because she supports fluidity or homoflexibility/being gay-fluid.
That's disappointing.
Verdict:
There need to be more polyamorous romances. And I'm glad that this presents a largely positive view of polyamory.
It's an enjoyable book, but there are a lot of problems with it.
These are problems that can't be ignored, and should be learned from.
It's an enjoyable book, but there are a lot of problems with it.
These are problems that can't be ignored, and should be learned from.
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Friday 24 February 2017
Friday Fics Fix - Loki's Heart
I'm full of coffee, fanfiction is slowly restoring my faith in humanity, and I have an awesome FrostIron fic with a transgender Loki for you guys! Let's do this!
In the comics, Loki is all kinds of undefined in terms of both sexuality and gender (something they have resolutely ignored in the films.)
So fic writers, (who are more accepting than your average studio executive,) have, over the years, taken it upon themselves to explore the various avenues Loki's story could have taken.
And that is one of the reasons, my dearest nerdlets, that there is still hope for this planet!
This fanfic is written by a transgender man, about a transgender man - yes, there's such a thing as #ownvoices fanfiction... and it's glorious.
This fic is 18+ only by the way guys - there are sexy-times, and I don't want anyone's parents yelling at me.
Also, pay attention to the warnings the fic author gives, in case there's anything distressing for you in there.
This is written beautifully and honestly... and I just love it!
To be honest, any romance between Tony Stark and Loki has already won half the battle with me, but the college AU and the raw heart of this story is just... this is one I really adored, guys.
(Fangirling note: AU is Alternate Universe.)
So, without further procrastination, this week's fic is:
Deliver It To My Heart (What Looks So Strong So Delicate) by lary
(Fangirling notes:
FrostIron is where Loki and Tony Stark from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (y'know, the films) have a little something romantic and/or sexual going on.
If you're a regular DORA reader, you'll probably know this.
If you're new here/have somehow avoided my FrostIron obsession: ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE AWESOMENESS!!!!)
'...fanfiction is slowly restoring my faith in humanity...' Click to Tweet
In the comics, Loki is all kinds of undefined in terms of both sexuality and gender (something they have resolutely ignored in the films.)
So fic writers, (who are more accepting than your average studio executive,) have, over the years, taken it upon themselves to explore the various avenues Loki's story could have taken.
And that is one of the reasons, my dearest nerdlets, that there is still hope for this planet!
This fanfic is written by a transgender man, about a transgender man - yes, there's such a thing as #ownvoices fanfiction... and it's glorious.
This fic is 18+ only by the way guys - there are sexy-times, and I don't want anyone's parents yelling at me.
Also, pay attention to the warnings the fic author gives, in case there's anything distressing for you in there.
This is written beautifully and honestly... and I just love it!
To be honest, any romance between Tony Stark and Loki has already won half the battle with me, but the college AU and the raw heart of this story is just... this is one I really adored, guys.
(Fangirling note: AU is Alternate Universe.)
'the raw heart of this story is just...' Click to Tweet
So, without further procrastination, this week's fic is:
Deliver It To My Heart (What Looks So Strong So Delicate) by lary
And that's this week's fic! More next week! :)
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Friday 10 February 2017
Friday Fics Fix - Totally Winning
I love the TV show Supergirl. It rocks.
Now, as fandom will pair up everyone with... well... everyone, there is a ship for Winn and Mon-El.
And I know, it sounds like it should be really naff - BUT IT'S NOT!!!!
Now, fans of the show will be aware of Winn, and aware of Mon-El.
People who aren't familiar show need to go watch it (like, now.) Because it's awesome-sauce, and even has canon (fangirling note: official) lesbian representation in series 3.
Now, as fandom will pair up everyone with... well... everyone, there is a ship for Winn and Mon-El.
The name of this ship is Monwinn - which makes me laugh for nerdy reasons related to the Welsh language which I won't go into too much here because it would probably take up half a page of explanation.
Let's just say that Winn, and its many variants, is a Welsh name that can signify several concepts related to white, fair, pure, holy, handsome, perfect, etc.
And Mon makes me think of Anglesey.
(Fangirling note: ship is relation-ship. See? OK, awesome.)
This week's fic is cute awesome Monwinn dorkiness with their first date (*squee*)
This week's fic then, my dear nerdlets, is:
Enjoy the sweet dorkiness, and I'll have more fanfiction-y-ness for you next week!
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Tuesday 7 February 2017
Month in Review(s) - January 2017
Well, that was January 2017... don't blame 2017 too much, guys, it keeps following 2016's examples.
You can check out alllllll of the posts from everyone during the event in this Google+ collection, and most of the posts in this BlogLovin collection.
So, I only reviewed 2 books in January (I know, I know, I need to review more!) and both were for the Disability Diaries:
My other posts for #DisabilityDiaries2017 are listed below:
I'm sure that in time it'll move away from the influence of it's older sibling, who was, let's face it, a freaking disgrace of a year.
2017 though can still be steered in the right direction with the help of intervention programmes, and stopping it from hanging out with the wrong people. We hope.
On a more positive note, this was the month that yours truly, along with Angel, Jolien, Dina, Lara, and our fearless leader, the lovely Ely, ran #DisabilityDiaries2017.
And it rocked. In case you hadn't noticed. ;)
You can check out alllllll of the posts from everyone during the event in this Google+ collection, and most of the posts in this BlogLovin collection.
If I've missed your post out, please let me know! Some of the posts I couldn't add to the BlogLovin collection, because not all of the blogs involved had an account there.
You can also submit your discussion and list posts from the event to The Bookish Diversity Link List 2017.
So, I only reviewed 2 books in January (I know, I know, I need to review more!) and both were for the Disability Diaries:
My other posts for #DisabilityDiaries2017 are listed below:
And that's January! :)
Friday 20 January 2017
#DisabilityDiaries2017 | Review! - Jerkbait by Mia Siegert
Author:
Mia Siegert
Genre:
Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+ (M/M,) Magic Realism* (*ish)
A
few starting notes:
A bunch of people have recommended this; you've got mental health representation and LGBTQ+ representation, so yeah, I was gonna read it!
For a great review from a queer male reviewer, check out Naz @ Read Diverse Books' review, which was the first review I think I read of this book (and is awesome.) 😄
In the interests of balance and all cards on the table, here's a Goodreads review from someone who really didn't like this book, and had some valid points about the representation.
In the interests of balance and all cards on the table, here's a Goodreads review from someone who really didn't like this book, and had some valid points about the representation.
Friday 13 January 2017
Friday Fics Fix! - Luck 'n' Fluff
Update 24th Sep 2017: This fic is no longer available.
It's Friday the 13th!!!!
The Lucky Unlucky Day by SoftPurpleSherlockian
Friday Fics Fix will be taking a break next week for Disability Diaries, so Fics Fix will be back on 27th Jan.
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It's Friday the 13th!!!!
Whether you're superstitious or not, you will, most likely, come across someone today who will blame some misfortune on Friday the 13th.
So let's remove the misery, and have some Johnlock instead! Woo!
(Fangirling notes: Johnlock is John Watson and Sherlock Holmes (from BBC's Sherlock) having a romantical and/or sexual relationship.)
More than that, I have a fic for you about John and Sherlock watching the horror film Friday the 13th, on Friday the 13th!
See? Luck. On Friday the 13th. We will win dammit! Lol.
So this week's fic is:
Enjoy! And kick Friday the 13th's butt!
Friday Fics Fix will be taking a break next week for Disability Diaries, so Fics Fix will be back on 27th Jan.
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Thursday 12 January 2017
Comics Wrap-Up - Tonight We Are Victorious
This was another one of those weeks where I only have stuff for the 'Other Stuff' section of these posts. *shrugs* It happens occasionally. I blame Loki.
Other Stuff
If you're not aware of Spideypool (whereby the Internet took Spider-man (the grown-up version) and Deadpool, and decided they were meant to be,) then you won't know that Spideypool shippers are a passionate and unusual bunch.
While the Stucky shippers have the romantic-tragic soul-mates corner covered, Spideypool shippers rely on a steady stream of Deadpool arguing with himself, random cr*p happening every five minutes, upside-down kissing, and d*ck jokes.
And Ryan Reynolds - the king of the Deadpool fandom, and y'know, actually the actor who plays Deadpool - never disappoints. He made out with Andrew Garfield, just to make us happy.
(pay attention to the left-hand corner)
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Over on Women Write About Comics, Holly Rose Swinyard wrote about non-binary representation.
And that is it for this week! Not a lot I know, but Comics Wrap-Up is taking a break next week for Disability Diaries, so there'll be more on 26th Jan.
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Friday 6 January 2017
Friday Fics Fix! - Absolutely Ace
If you haven't seen the TV show 'The Librarians,' then I suggest you track it the hell down and have a binge-watching session (or just watch a bit at a time, whatever.)
That's the premise guys - big library. With magic. Do I really have to sell it to you more than that?
Anyways, I also enjoy the odd snippet of fanfiction for the show (because I'man out-of-control fangirl a dedicated supporter of all things reading, including the wonderful phenomenon of fanfiction.)
So this week's fic is based around The Librarians - which by now, you'd probably guessed.
Look, I can't lie to you - this week's fic is a little clumsily written in places.
That happens with fanfiction. #SorryNotSorry.
It's attitude and topic though? Has my support, 100%.
Because this week's fanfiction deals with asexuality, and people's ignorance of it. And the points it makes are important. There's also a touch of m/m romance where one of the couple is asexual - which is awesome.
This week's fic then, is:
open mouth, insert foot by SnorkleShit
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Why? Well, lots of reasons, but two in particular.
Firstly, Noah Wyle faffs in and out in an adorable Sherlock-Holmes-meets-Indiana-Jones kind of way.
He also adds a decent chunk of lovable nerd, just for luck.
And secondly, THERE IS A MAGICAL LIBRARY.
Anyways, I also enjoy the odd snippet of fanfiction for the show (because I'm
So this week's fic is based around The Librarians - which by now, you'd probably guessed.
Look, I can't lie to you - this week's fic is a little clumsily written in places.
That happens with fanfiction. #SorryNotSorry.
It's attitude and topic though? Has my support, 100%.
Because this week's fanfiction deals with asexuality, and people's ignorance of it. And the points it makes are important. There's also a touch of m/m romance where one of the couple is asexual - which is awesome.
This week's fic then, is:
open mouth, insert foot by SnorkleShit
Enjoy! See you for more fanfiction next week!
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Friday 9 December 2016
Friday Fics Fix - Deck the Halls
More Christmas-y themed fanfiction for you!
Enjoy! And I'll be back next week for the last Fics Fix before Christmas!
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And... well, I'm FrostIron trash, and I haven't recc'd FrostIron fics in quite a while... so it's FrostIron ;)
(Fangirling note: FrostIron is where Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, and Loki have a little something romantical, sexual, or both, going on. It works way more than it should.)
This is basically fluff - but hell, Christmas needs fluffiness!
And honestly, this fic is worth it for the pyjama-related comments alone.
So, my dearest nerdlets, as I'm not really in too much of a rambling-on mood, let's get down to it!
This week's fic is:
Merry Christmas! Love, Tony and Loki by ragcat
So, my dearest nerdlets, as I'm not really in too much of a rambling-on mood, let's get down to it!
This week's fic is:
Merry Christmas! Love, Tony and Loki by ragcat
Enjoy! And I'll be back next week for the last Fics Fix before Christmas!
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Tuesday 6 December 2016
Month in Review(s) - November 2016
November; the month in which the USA decided to make the UK's stupid political choices look relatively intelligent in comparison.
All we did was leave the EU... maybe... with no real plans, and a strong sense that nobody WAS LISTENING TO THE INFO ABOUT WHAT THE F**K THEY WERE VOTING FOR.
America decided to go bigger, and elected Trump. *sighs*
Still, we are so, so, so sorry America. We did let Farage faff around your country spreading his toady hatred by campaigning for Trump.
He's now wrecked two countries and potentially the whole world - maybe we shouldn't have given that man a passport.
But, my dearest nerdlets - if you're scared, if you're feeling hurt or alone, please understand this: THERE ARE PEOPLE ACROSS THIS ENTIRE PLANET WHO LOVE YOU AND ARE THINKING OF YOU. I promise.
On the personal side of things, my depression hasn't been as bad as it was last month (woo!) so that's got to be a good thing.
And my blog hit over 45k pageviews, followed by over 50k pageviews in the early days of December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But what about the books?
Well my nerdlets, here are the books I reviewed in November:
New Adult
Eyes of Persuasion by Adrienne Monson - Novella, Fantasy, Historical Fiction*, Crime*, Romance (M/F)* (*ish)
Adult
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller - LGBTQ+ (M/M; M/F,) Mythology, Historical Fiction*, Mythology*, Magic Realism* (*ish)
Graphic Novels
Who Killed Kurt Cobain?: The Story of Boddah by Nicolas Ortero - biography, contemporary, magic realism, non-fiction* (*ish)
Labels:
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classics,
contemporary,
crime,
diversity,
fantasy,
fiction,
graphic novels,
historical fiction,
LGBTQ+,
M/F,
M/M,
magic realism,
mythology,
new adult/na,
non-fiction,
novella,
wrap-up
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