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strange_little_ranger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Drug use, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Death, Murder, and Sexual content
jazdono's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
I absolutely loved this book. The writing style was refreshingly unique, and it was filled with beautiful descriptions and ideas. Switching between perspectives and time periods gave the book a whimsical and timeless feel that perfectly matched the content of the story. Finishing this book was the first in a long time where I have been wholly heartbroken to not have more of the story.
In terms of the romance, everything was handled perfectly. Having grown up in a world where queer was treated like a curse (much like Danny’s world in Michigan), this book was everything I needed. Platonic and romantic love were weaved together in the truly inseparable way it should be. I was a bit worried when it seemed like the author was weaving a love triangle between Danny, Rush, and Imogen, but the romance was resolved so beautifully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent
plumpaperbacks's review
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
4.25
This has been on my TBR for ages, and I’m so glad I finally read it! The Lost Coast is a nonlinear story of queer witches that blurs the line between fantasy and reality, and I had such a great time reading it. There’s a lot of magic, a bit of a mystery, and an amazing sapphic coven where they always support and occasionally kiss each other.
It’s the kind of story where you don’t always know what’s going on, but you stick around because the vibes—the eerie forest, the small town, the magic and mayhem and making out—are immaculate. I never knew what to expect, and thoroughly enjoyed watching the story unfold. I loved Danny and the Grays, especially Rush. Their dynamic was brilliant, as was their magic, which manifested in unique ways.
If you liked Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley-Doyle or any of Anna-Marie McLemore’s books, I urge you to give this one a try. They’re all very queer, vaguely chaotic, and overall a great time.
Representation
It’s the kind of story where you don’t always know what’s going on, but you stick around because the vibes—the eerie forest, the small town, the magic and mayhem and making out—are immaculate. I never knew what to expect, and thoroughly enjoyed watching the story unfold. I loved Danny and the Grays, especially Rush. Their dynamic was brilliant, as was their magic, which manifested in unique ways.
If you liked Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley-Doyle or any of Anna-Marie McLemore’s books, I urge you to give this one a try. They’re all very queer, vaguely chaotic, and overall a great time.
Representation
- queer protagonist
- Black bisexual side character
- Filipino sapphic side character with chronic pain (from a leg injury)
- fat queer side character with synesthesia
- nonbinary gray-ace sapphic side character (uses she/her)
- sapphic side characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault
Homophobia is discussed but not actively experienced by any of the characters. There’s one sex scene and it’s not graphic. There are multiple brief mentions of a side character getting hurt by falling out of a tree, and how her leg never healed; this happened prior to the story. There’s also a brief mention of another side character’s mother battling and dying from an unspecified cancer.
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