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This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel
challenging
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Modernist intervention about the intersections of race, gender and class in a colonial context crystallized through deeply fucked up interpersonal relationships. It's great! I love vignette fiction, independent publishing and appreciate this deep dive into the impact of patriarchy and colonialism on the personal.
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Abandonment
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Classism
Moderate: Child death
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Medical trauma
Minor: Rape
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
SCREAM! i loved listening to this so much. such a touching spiritual memoir with a unique narrative structure that paints a beautiful portrait of a queer life fought for and created by Lamya H. thank you for sharing your experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Islamophobia
Moderate: Homophobia
Walking on Cowrie Shells: Stories by Nana Nkweti
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Horse Barbie by Geena Rocero
3.75
"i am chapters that are still unwritten and so are you." a touching memoir with insightful and important conversations about colonialism, colourism, indigenous trans history and the future of trans possibility. i don't care for the uncritical inclusion of people like obama or companies like playboy (mentioning marilyn in connection to them without aknowledging the harm they caused her is icky) but that was basically only in 2 chapters towards the end so overall would recommend. should be listened to on audiobook for the wonderful music and singing (usually a pet peeve of mine in audiobooks turns out to be one of this book's strengths!) as well as atmospheric audio which enhances the experience, making it easier to immerse yourself in geena's world.