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whatwillreads1's review against another edition
4.0
At around 150 pages, this folktale collection contains a whole host of folktales, some short, some long, some modern, some traditional, all of which featuring queer characters and identities from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Books like this are so important as a reminder that queer narratives exist and are valid, especially as fairytales and folktales are often hetero-centric and reinforce strict binary gender roles.
Whilst the majority of the folktales included have supernatural or fantastical elements, I was surprised to find that some did not, leading me to question whether they could actually be considered folktales or not.
Overall, however, this is a really fun, quirky collection of folktales that gives queer and LGBT+ identities a needed voice in the fairytale/folktale genre.
Books like this are so important as a reminder that queer narratives exist and are valid, especially as fairytales and folktales are often hetero-centric and reinforce strict binary gender roles.
Whilst the majority of the folktales included have supernatural or fantastical elements, I was surprised to find that some did not, leading me to question whether they could actually be considered folktales or not.
Overall, however, this is a really fun, quirky collection of folktales that gives queer and LGBT+ identities a needed voice in the fairytale/folktale genre.
raspberrystardust's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ruthmoog's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.5
A collection of short stories with introductions from the author.
Each had a connection in some way to queerness, but, I found myself often guessing the plots.
A couple of the stories are quite disturbing. It's a varied collection though. And really enjoyable wr ting style to read.
Each had a connection in some way to queerness, but, I found myself often guessing the plots.
A couple of the stories are quite disturbing. It's a varied collection though. And really enjoyable wr ting style to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Murder
amyisabookworm's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
jaychaps's review against another edition
3.0
Although all the stories and tales were queer oriented, it was the classic folk tales that I was expecting from the blurb. There was three classic tales in there and the rest were (although funny, relatable and queer) were new and created folk tales. It was good to read short story after another all being queer (yay representation) but wanted more of the classics to be queer-ified
shauneebroadley's review against another edition
4.0
i enjoyed but there was some stories i didn’t really care for, and honestly i wanted more gay
swhite's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sarahkfitz89's review against another edition
4.0
So many awesome stories! I loved that some of the stories didn't rely on the characters being queer, but that it was just part of them. And I loved the twists of some stories that I already knew. Like the last one!
vicki_1's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0