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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is not one of those books whose main characters just happen to be queer, and it’s also not one about the struggles of being queer. Yet none of this would work if they were straight.
The characters are intriguing, and complicated and so very human.
The story unravels itself more and more over time until you finally get the full picture.
And I found myself cheering on the main characters and their con very fast, only occasionally anxious if they’ll manage to pull it off.
Absolutely picturesque setting, stunning imagery and an unexpected glimpse into the lives of our queer ancestors.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Murder, Infidelity, and Addiction
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