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A review by katnortonwriter
The Color of Always: An LGBTQIA+ Love Anthology by Brent Fisher, Michele Abounader
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Overall, this anthology was just okay for me. Most of the stories were short and focused on characters coming out, which, okay... but the idea that the person you come out to is going to end up as your life partner is kind of odd to me, and the stories were so short that the relationships were mostly flat. A couple gave me the possessive ick.
HOWEVER: I would have marked this as read and moved on, but there were two standout stories. One of them is the tale of a guy who accidentally wanders into a gay bar, and panics when another guy (understandably) flirts with him. They end up becoming lifelong friends, attending each others' weddings, creating a found family... I really liked this take, that meaningful, supportive relationships don't have to be romantic. The story was undeniably queer in nature and managed to convey a lot of emotion in only a few pages. I wish more queer stories in general included nonsexual friendships, or friendships that outlast romantic relationships, etc.
Also, the number one story in here is called Long Away and had me openly weeping by the end. It's so beautiful. It's so sweet. And it had me ugly-crying in like 6 pages. *chef's kiss*
HOWEVER: I would have marked this as read and moved on, but there were two standout stories. One of them is the tale of a guy who accidentally wanders into a gay bar, and panics when another guy (understandably) flirts with him. They end up becoming lifelong friends, attending each others' weddings, creating a found family... I really liked this take, that meaningful, supportive relationships don't have to be romantic. The story was undeniably queer in nature and managed to convey a lot of emotion in only a few pages. I wish more queer stories in general included nonsexual friendships, or friendships that outlast romantic relationships, etc.
Also, the number one story in here is called Long Away and had me openly weeping by the end. It's so beautiful. It's so sweet. And it had me ugly-crying in like 6 pages. *chef's kiss*