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Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie
2.75
I think I'm officially too old for books like this.
Nice premise, too unrealistic.
Unlikable protagonist.
Also, are we just going to ignore what Shelby was doing to her sister!? Why didn't Lauren say something to the parents about the literal abuse their daughter is committing on their OTHER DAUGHTER
Nice premise, too unrealistic.
Unlikable protagonist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
fast-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 explosive sequel flings us back into the world of Iron Widow exactly where we left it, with Wu Zetian now having to deal with Qin Zheng, the absolute menace she has released from a 200-year sleep who she has to marry. It’s primarily set in a political climate, Qin Zheng’s new labourism ideals being implemented across Huaxia, with the evil rich men being brutally executed.
This one was slower paced than Iron Widow, but we meet many new brilliant characters, such as the quick-thinking mathematician Taiping and the highly intelligent Wan’er, while also seeing old characters such as the tough Qieluo and one of Zetian’s loves, Yizhi.
I adored the tense relationship between Zetian and Qin Zheng, how it developed and how it’s set to develop in the next sequel. I do hate Qin Zheng, obviously, but he is a great character. Zetian is still the furious feminist we met in the first book, and I still loved her as much as I did then.
The insane ending really increased the sci-fi aspect of this series, in the moment I thought that it didn’t fit very well with the atmosphere of the previous chapters, but I’m glad we get another book to see some more world-building (or is it space-building now?).
Queer rep:
Queer protagonist
Bi side characters (Yizhi and Shimin)
Sapphic side characters
Enby side character
(check out xiranjayzhao.com to see memes, art of the chrysalis, and hilarious character descriptions, and give them a follow on Insta)
(Also, the award for best author photos ever hereby goes to Xiran Jay Zhou)
This one was slower paced than Iron Widow, but we meet many new brilliant characters, such as the quick-thinking mathematician Taiping and the highly intelligent Wan’er, while also seeing old characters such as the tough Qieluo and one of Zetian’s loves, Yizhi.
I adored the tense relationship between Zetian and Qin Zheng, how it developed and how it’s set to develop in the next sequel. I do hate Qin Zheng, obviously, but he is a great character. Zetian is still the furious feminist we met in the first book, and I still loved her as much as I did then.
The insane ending really increased the sci-fi aspect of this series, in the moment I thought that it didn’t fit very well with the atmosphere of the previous chapters, but I’m glad we get another book to see some more world-building (or is it space-building now?).
Queer rep:
Queer protagonist
Bi side characters (Yizhi and Shimin)
Sapphic side characters
Enby side character
(check out xiranjayzhao.com to see memes, art of the chrysalis, and hilarious character descriptions, and give them a follow on Insta)
(Also, the award for best author photos ever hereby goes to Xiran Jay Zhou)
Peter Darling by Austin Chant
fast-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
4.5
"'You liked it when Hook was trying to hurt you', Ernest had said.
That wasn't quite right, because he had liked it when Hook wasn't trying to hurt him too. It wasn't only the threat that had captured Peter's attention. It was the way Hook had leapt in to meet him when he started telling stories of war and violence, as eager as Peter was to brawl and scheme. It was the way he had given Peter his full attention, the full force of his ruthlessness, without ever worrying if Peter could handle it. Everyone else had followed him at best, at worst tried to stop him or change him. Hook had matched him, and had never tried to protect Peter. He had always done his worst. That was what felt so good."
Peter Darling
By Austin Chant
4.5/5⭐️
Peter Darling is a Peter Pan retelling in which Peter returns to Neverland as a young man after a decade away, ready to reunite with the Lost Boys and make war with Hook. He is delighted to find that Hook has missed him dearly, and their attempts to murder each other soon develop into something deeper...
I read this book after seeing Laurie (@queerkidreads on Insta) recommend it, and consumed it in two sittings. It's quite short and fast-paced, easy to become immersed in. The two protagonists, Peter and James, are equally confident and vicious, also unable to focus on anything but each-other. The growth of romance between them was immensely satisfying to read, and I found myself hoping that they'd get a happy ending.
The Queer twist, Peter being a trans boy who could live in a different body while in Neverland, that being the reason he ran away, was very interesting.
I was slightly disappointed that Ernest didn't get much time to shine, he felt underdeveloped for such a likable character.
The idea of Neverland in this book was very different from the original, the pirates and boys being fabricated by the real people who run away to there, such as Peter and Hook. I particularly liked how Tinker Bell had many eyes, and how the fairies were so heavily involved in the plot.
Overall, I'm rating this book 4.5/5. It was unique and I highly recommend it!
Queer rep:
Trans protagonist (ftm)
Achillean protagonists
That wasn't quite right, because he had liked it when Hook wasn't trying to hurt him too. It wasn't only the threat that had captured Peter's attention. It was the way Hook had leapt in to meet him when he started telling stories of war and violence, as eager as Peter was to brawl and scheme. It was the way he had given Peter his full attention, the full force of his ruthlessness, without ever worrying if Peter could handle it. Everyone else had followed him at best, at worst tried to stop him or change him. Hook had matched him, and had never tried to protect Peter. He had always done his worst. That was what felt so good."
Peter Darling
By Austin Chant
4.5/5⭐️
Peter Darling is a Peter Pan retelling in which Peter returns to Neverland as a young man after a decade away, ready to reunite with the Lost Boys and make war with Hook. He is delighted to find that Hook has missed him dearly, and their attempts to murder each other soon develop into something deeper...
I read this book after seeing Laurie (@queerkidreads on Insta) recommend it, and consumed it in two sittings. It's quite short and fast-paced, easy to become immersed in. The two protagonists, Peter and James, are equally confident and vicious, also unable to focus on anything but each-other. The growth of romance between them was immensely satisfying to read, and I found myself hoping that they'd get a happy ending.
The Queer twist, Peter being a trans boy who could live in a different body while in Neverland, that being the reason he ran away, was very interesting.
I was slightly disappointed that Ernest didn't get much time to shine, he felt underdeveloped for such a likable character.
The idea of Neverland in this book was very different from the original, the pirates and boys being fabricated by the real people who run away to there, such as Peter and Hook. I particularly liked how Tinker Bell had many eyes, and how the fairies were so heavily involved in the plot.
Overall, I'm rating this book 4.5/5. It was unique and I highly recommend it!
Queer rep:
Trans protagonist (ftm)
Achillean protagonists