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20 reviews
The New Masculinity by Alex Manley
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Learned some things, but mostly just reiterated things I already knew. A good read, and definitely a good starting point for lots of people.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
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? N/A
4.0
This book immerses you in the daily life of its characters, it truly feels like you are right there with them, their lives aren't bizarre or seen as different in some tantalizing way, they just are, they just exist, and I appreciate that greatly. The story can feel slow at times because it is about day to day life more than strong plot beats, but that isn't a bad thing, and the characters are all pretty strong and fleshed out. Books really have to stick the landing for me to enjoy them, and this did. I would 100% read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Miscarriage
Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexism
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5