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49 reviews

Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

4.4 I love this cast of an all queer coven! I think the sequel energy was very prominent, but it was still a good time. this series has a lot more going on than a typical rom com, so it feels well rounded :)

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Hold Me Closer, Toni Danzig by Laura Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

very cute rom com vibes. and the vocal performances were some of the best i’ve ever heard

Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

so messy! (affectionate) if you believe in queer rights and queer wrongs, this is the book for you. I once again listened to the audiobook, and avi roque once again slayed. 

The Glow Up by Cara Malone

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

Outdrawn by Deanna Grey

emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

such a gay and gay ol' time! McLemore beautifully transformed the original story into such a meaningful queer retelling. I listened to the audiobook, and avi roque's performance was wonderful as always. I think the book felt well-paced and very well developed.

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging emotional tense 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

4.25

stand up sister, stand up!