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slawler's review
3.0
I read a review that described the prose as "heavily freighted with its own paranoid self-consciousness" and that, combined with the fever-dream narration style and Ghost World cynicism and angst made the whole book a very unique read, but not particularly gripping or compelling.
cancerousblush's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
applejuiceily's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-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? Yes
3.0
decembermagpie's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maybeams's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.25
wait!!!!!! why was this so hot and sexy!!!!!!!
alle_kat97's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
k_hanvey's review
dark
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sarahfa's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Lovely! The main character is an archivist, and the author’s enthusiasm for it is infectious. The gender conversations and feels were very relatable and realistic.
Moderate: Outing
irismessenger_'s review
5.0
It’s uncanny when you find yourself in a book, but the exploration of finding a gender fluid lover, and working through gender and identity in a sexual/loving way, it’s something I’ve longed for and never been given. Vamps are important to me, maybe they’re important to you for different reasons. But Isaac Fellman has a tact for understanding the assignment. Maybe I just relate because I’m similar to him, and I often think of what my life would be like if I didn’t find slash fanfic so early on in life. Resistant to intimacy, Sol, the main character vampire-archivist, finds a way to be in love. It’s just excellent, idk. This is not a really good review, but this book is an excellent example of how i would continue to read trans-fantasy-fiction, especially if it was serialized ;). Give this man more book deals, haha!!!