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Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities by Kevin A. Patterson

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Was really looking forward to this read for our polyamory book club and it didn't go disappoint. Was enganging and interesting and really gave me a lot to think about. I think it's a fantastic for every polyamorous person, but especially as an event coordinator I'm looking forward to the challenge of looking at events with a more critical eye 

Emmett by L.C. Rosen

funny lighthearted 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

5.0

Absolutely adorable! Give me a modern Austen retelling any day, but make it queer? And my god this was a fun read! Perfectly fun and funny romp.

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

5.0

Katee does it again! The one author guaranteed to bust through my ADHD/reading slumps! Things are getting DRAMATIC in Olympus and I am here for it! Mixing the political high stakes drama with down and dirty sexiness and a good dose of relationship drama... Magic! 

If You'll Have Me by Eunnie

funny lighthearted 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

5.0

This was so stinking adorable! Absolutely loved it and devoured it! Momo was endearing and adorable. And much like me she is awkward AF around pretty girls! PG had great depth and I loved their friendship to lovers relationship. Great growth arcs for both of them and interesting side characters all add up to a fantastic read!

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

I cannot get over how much I loved this book! I am so glad I got a chance to read it, it's funny, sweet, sexy, and so much fun! I love the cast of characters and the growth arc for both Gareth and Joss was fantastic. Can't wait to see more in this series 

Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor by Kim Kelly

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This book is hands down my favorite read of the year. It's equal parts challenging, inspiring, infuriating, and 100% educational. I was so inspired learning especially about the queer labor icons who've come before more! 

Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Ok I picked this up thinking it'd be a fun romance outside my normal comfort zone. And it definitely was that, but I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did! Already stoked to read more in this series 

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

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? No

5.0

I loved this book! It was funny and sweet and gave very real and relatable characters you can't help but root for! 

Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

Phil Stamper absolutely delivers on every level with this book. It's funny, heartbreakingly real, oh so sweet, and gave me all the feels. 

Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter

funny lighthearted 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

5.0

This book was everything for me! It was funny, it was sweet, it was sexy! It had great characters who I connected with, the anxiety rep made me feel so seen. And the amazing positive fat representation was life! Definitely will be recommending this book to everyone!