A review by fanboyriot
Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

Read For:
✓ 1980s
✓ Hurt/Comfort
✓ Witches (obviously)
✓ Great Queer Representation
✓ Season 11 American Horror Story Vibes

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
I wasn’t sure what all to expect with this book but ended up reading it in two days.  The characters all had good depth and personality.  The book focuses on Fire Island and how it is such a paradise for gay people; only for the main character to realize there would be a lot of problems from day one.  While friends and enemies made some drama, this book had an interesting plot with a bit of fantasy mixed in as well. This book deals with topics of the AIDS pandemic and having loved ones living with it and grief of those who had passed because of it.

While having a completely different plot and characters this had the general vibe of American Horror Story season 11, NYC.  So if you liked that season you’ll probably really enjoy this book.

Thank you to the author, Alcove Press, and NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review 🪩

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Angst Level: 💧💧💧
POV: Third Person
Release Date: 06, May 2025
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