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The Ties that Bind by Robert J. Halliwell

emotional hopeful mysterious 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? No

5.0

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

5.0

Second Chance by Jay Northcote

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.0

Story felt real and authentic. Liked both Nate and Jack and their rekindling of friendship…to a spicy relationship! 
And, I liked the re-establishing of family dynamics for each, as they are rebuilding their lives back in their hometown. 
I did love that Nate’s Mum and Daughter Cass were so supportive of him throughout the book, so I guess somewhat the opposite is what Jack had. Not hateful or awful, maybe just uninformed and at times hurtful/expected bias. 
However, all did redeem themselves and ended with a nice HEA!! 
I will also say—SPICY scenes were very HOT! Mercy! 
I learned new terms (“stealth”) and the sexual openness that Jack and Nate shared with each other was erotic and beautiful…and full-on!! They did act like teens who couldn’t keep all parts off of each other!!!

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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? No

5.0

A unique story with an unforgettable main character. 
A truly original way to tell the story of a horrible event, but still with real-world connotations and consequences. 
Jam’s family and best friend, Redemption, have to be some of the most supportive and loving people to ever exist! Every trans person should have such people in their lives!! 
Pet has to be the most original character I’ve read…both scary and ominous, yet also understanding and kind to Jam. A singular mission, but still has a “heart.”
Highly highly recommend. 

Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Beautiful children’s story with stunningly gorgeous illustrations! 
For all the Juliáns who are mermaids and the Abuelas who love and support and allow them to shine!!!! 

The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional inspiring sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Broke me down. Sobbing! 
Mercy!! 

The Storyteller from Balincia : Book One of the Driftstone Series by S.W. Kent

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

Sasha Masha by Agnes Borinsky

emotional hopeful tense 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

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known by George M. Johnson

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

I enjoyed the author’s stories on how each Flamboyant impacted or is reflected in their own life and writings, etc. 
I would’ve liked more history and stories about each person, though. 
The illustrations and artwork throughout are GORGEOUS!! Vibrant, colorful, and how we might imagine each Flamboyant on stage or out in Harlem at the time! 
My Favorite was the Zora Neale Hurston bio/chapter/story.  
The book did introduce me to several prominent figures from the Harlem Renaissance I didn’t previously know, and this is very much appreciated! 
Also, great to have the recommendations for further reading at the end of the book…always to learn more and spread the word about these amazing queer voices and people!