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Transmogrify! by g. haron davis

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

Overall, I really enjoyed these stories.  Reading about all the trans and queer rep with the sprinkle of magic was so comforting even when some of the stories dealt with some heavier topics.  Most of the stories were pretty lighthearted and angst with a happy ending.  While I didn’t love all of the stories they were still nice to read.  Thank you to the authors and to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.


Origin Story by Saundra Michell (she/they)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5, (First Person POV)
I liked the vibes of this story and like something that could be made into a book on its own.  However, leaving it as a short story it just kinda fell flat in a few places.  It was good, just not anything overly great.
Rep: Non-Binary MC, Bisexual SC, Aro-Ace SC
Content Warnings: Fantasy Violence


Halloween Love by Sonora Reyes (they/them)
⭐⭐⭐ 3/5, (First Person POV)
I really liked how this one started out, the magic was really cute.  However, I just couldn't really get interested in it all that much.  It was just kinda meh to me.
Rep: Queer Non-Binary MC, Transfem SC, POC MC
Content Warnings: Harassment, Bullying


Verity by Renée Reynolds (they/them)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5, (Third Person POV)
This was such a cute idea.  I loved the setting and for a fast-paced story it didn’t feel like it, in the best way.  A magic academy that was done so well.  I would definitely read a full book on this story.
Rep: Non-Binary MC, Genderfluid SC
Content Warnings: None


Dragons Name Themselves by A.R. Capetta (they/them) and Cory McCathy (he/they)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5/5, (First Person POV)
I really liked this one too.  The main character and their love interest are brought together by the dragon egg they were taking care of.  It was adorable.
Rep: Non-Binary MC
Content Warnings: None


High Tide by Francesca Tacchi (xe/xir)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5, (First Person POV)
I would read a full book about this story as well.  While it was much too fast-paced for my liking, I loved the idea and overall vibe of it.  Proving elders wrong and breaking gender norms is always a good vibe to me.  The world-building in this story was really nice too.
Rep: Non-Binary MC
Content Warnings: Transphobia, Near Drowning Experience 


In a Name by Ayida Shonibar (she/they)
⭐⭐ 2/5, (First Person POV)
I honestly just couldn’t get into this one very well.  I think it had some good ideas but I just didn’t really care about the characters all that much.
Rep: Non-Binary MC and SC
Content Warnings: Transphobia, Sexism, Fantasy Violence


Bite the Hand by Nik Traxler (they/them) and Pinar Ateş Sinopoulos-Lloys (they/them + he/him)
⭐ 1/5, (Third Person POV)
I was kinda annoyed by this one.  I just didn’t care for the writing style all that much and just didn’t really care for it in general.
Rep: Non-Binary MC
Content Warnings: Blood, Violence


If I can’t have love, I want power. by g.haron-davis (they/them)
⭐⭐⭐ 3/5, (First Person POV)
I feel like this could have been better if it wasn’t a short story.  The characters were okay but it was too fast-paced to really care enough about them.  The overall idea of this story seemed entertaining enough but again it felt too much like a summary and would have been better if there was more background and just overall less rushed.
Rep: Non-Binary MC and SCs
Content Warnings: Depression, Cancer


The Hallow King by Jonathan Lenore Kastin (he/they)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5, (Third Person POV)
Probably one of my favorites.  I loved how this started out and the writing style of it.  The pacing in this story was done very nicely and just the overall theme was so nice to read.  Summoning the Hallow King for revenge on Halloween?  Yes, love it.
Rep: Transmac MC
Content Warnings: Blood, Violence, Transphobia


Genderella by Mason Deaver (they/them)
⭐⭐⭐ 3/5, (First Person POV)
I just could not get into this one.  I really like this author and their work but I just didn’t care for the writing style of this story.  It was an interesting idea and maybe I would like it better as a book and not just a short story but I could not get interested in it or the characters, unfortunately.
Rep: Transfem MC
Content Warnings: Parental Abuse, Deadmaning Mentioned


Seagulls and Other Birds of Prey by Ash Nouveau (they/them)
⭐⭐⭐ 3.5/5, (First Person POV)
Broomstick derby teams sounds like an awesome story idea.  This story was enjoyable even if it was a little meh at times.  I liked the characters and I enjoyed the overall vibe, I just think it lacked plot.  This would make a better book than a short story.
Rep: Non-Binary MC and SCs, SC in a Wheelchair
Content Warnings: Violence, Transphobia


Bend the Truth, Break It Too by Cam Montgomery (non-binary, she/they)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5, (First Person POV)
I liked the length of this story, I don’t think I would read a full book on it but as a short story it was good.  The setting and overall vibe was nicely done and I liked the characters.  It was cute.
Rep: Non-Binary MC
Content Warnings: Angst


Espejismos by Dove Salvaierra (they/them)
⭐⭐ 2/5, (Third Person POV)
I loved the idea of this.  Angus was doing their best just to survive when a shape shifter pays them a visit.  It was cute.  I just didn’t like all the internalized transphobia and all the other things the father drilled into Angus’ mind.  It was annoying to read about them saying something rude because that's how their dad raised them.  It ending happily so that helped.
Rep: T4T, Non-Binary MC and SC
Content Warnings: Death, Death of Parents, Death of Sibling, Monsters, Transphobia, Misogyny, Sexisum, Suicidal Thoughts


The Door to the Other Side by Emery Lee (e/em)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5, (Third Person POV)
I need a full book on this story.  It was depressing and angsty but in a lighthearted way almost.  Aryn finding out who they were with the help of a stranger D.J. and I just loved them both.  The setting and plot of this was so good.
Rep: Non-Binary MC and SC
Content Warnings: Transphobia, Suicide (Mentioned)
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