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40 reviews
Paul Takes the Form of Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Looking up the word "flaneur" really helped when approaching this. More social commentary/portrait of 90s queer scene than novel
The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
4.75
Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult by Michelle Dowd
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Approachable but challenging, Dowd's childlike tone discomforts the reader in light of the dark experiences she shares. A continual reminder of her own youth at the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
More litfic than sci-fi. Feels like a meditation on grief and heartache for a changed loved one. Beautiful but opaque
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
adventurous
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.5
A very engaging YA read. Loved the portrayal of SF queer culture in light of the red scare
George Orwell's 1984: An Audible Original adaptation by George Orwell
4.5
The performances are solid. Sometimes the sound design was distracting, but easily looked past for the Andrews.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Fern's writing is only exceeded by her storytelling. It's a genuine pleasure to read her experiences punctuated by well-researched and presented information on autism. She's creating the space that she needs in the world.
Enemies in the Orchard: A World War 2 Novel in Verse by Dana VanderLugt, Dana VanderLugt
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25