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jess_justmaybeperfect's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Set in 1931 NYC, this book tells the story of two doctors, William a black man and Augustus a white trans man with a war injury that left him disabled. Brought together by a job, then attraction, and then to seek justice, William and Augustus face their fears, misconceptions, and some of the worst medical professionals in history.
The insta lust to romance, sex work is work, intimacy, intersectionality, and thoughtfulness of this book really worked for me.
There were perhaps too many subplots for such a short book, leaving the last third of it feeling a bit rushed.
The insta lust to romance, sex work is work, intimacy, intersectionality, and thoughtfulness of this book really worked for me.
There were perhaps too many subplots for such a short book, leaving the last third of it feeling a bit rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, War, Outing, Transphobia, and Violence
Minor: Slavery
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