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Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I really enjoyed this book. There are so many reminders of our shared humanity and how easy it is to lose sight of when we live such isolated lives. I liked seeing the garden from so many perspectives and seeing people change their minds and actively participate in their community. There are a few sentiments that rub me the wrong way, but I think this is a book I will read over and over.

Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod

funny lighthearted reflective 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? No

5.0

I loved this! This is like a super hero origin story that reflects the Trans experience. If there are more in the series I will definitely check it out. 

The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This was cute, but not my favorite. There are a few plot holes left and couple that got filled in too quickly for my liking.

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a little on the slow side, but I really enjoyed the story. Watching Shiloh and Cary grow up, in the past and the present, felt so real and sad and sweet all mixed together. This is a fun twist on a second chance slow burn romance. I love emails and texts in books, and this one even had some snail mail. Rainbow has yet again made me fall in love with a slow and cozy romance. 🤎

Accidental Tryst by Natasha Boyd

emotional 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

3.5

Our two commitment averse MC's are pretty cute. Their text banter is fun, the sex is hot, and the resolution was satisfying. There were little things here and there that seemed a little out of place or not fully fleshed out, but I enjoyed it overall. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series. 

Daydream by Hannah Grace

emotional 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

4.0

I love how real all these characters feel. Halle is the over-dependable people pleasing eldest daughter, while Henry is a an anxious people pleaser of a different sort. They are both so sweet and I love how well they communicate. I love how patient they are with each other, and how much the friend group clearly cares for one another. There is still some sexy time here, but it's a lot more balanced than Icebreaker. Halle's family, especially her mom, had me ready to spit nails, and I thought her redemption arc was a little rushed. I still think both of these characters need therapy or counseling, but I love that they didn't assume the other person could "fix" them. This makes me want to go back and read Wildfire now.

The Flowered Blade by Taylor Hubbard

adventurous emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

This was a wild ride. Brokil was so rough in the beginning that I wasn't sure how I'd get along, but as we get into the story he turns into such a Teddy Bear. Silvyr was so strong despite what he believed, and I loved seeing him truly believe in himself. The pacing is on the slower side, but those lulls feel intentional. I loved the queer-normative environment, the all knowing healer, and how the commentary on colonialism is very clear without being too heavy handed. Fantasy does take me a little longer to read, but I would definitely try more from this author. 

I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a fun spicy read. Sometimes it got a little repetitive, but I really like the MC's and adventure at the end. 

Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Umm I wanted more from this. I was a little bored and kept zoning out. The premise was interesting, but it felt like all the story lines I latched on to just petered out.

The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

A group of NY teenagers are planning to have the best summer ever, but their vacation is disrupted by a terrifying interaction with the supernatural. This started off on the slow side, but once it ramped up I was hooked. I absolutely love the friend group and the secondary romance is so sweet and filled with pining. The suspense had the hair on the back of my neck tingling, and while there are some graphic parts, it wasn't anything that gave me nightmares. If you're looking for thrilling queer read with strong found family themes, you should definitely pick this one up.