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Little Tunny's Snail Diaries by Grace Gogarty
Did not finish book. Stopped at 84%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 84%.
There's nothing really wrong with these comics. I get the general idea and appreciate them. I just wasn't enjoying them, which would be the case if anyone was reading their diary to me for long, so it's definitely not personal. It's the first Silver Sprocket release I haven't vibed with tho.
Enlightened Transsexual Comix by Sam Szabo
challenging
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Some of the best trans satire I've read in comics. My queer trans sapio brain vibes with a lot that E.T. (Enlightened Transsexual) expresses throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
That Full Moon Feeling by Ashley Robin Franklin
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? N/A
4.5
This is the third Ashley Robin Franklin book I've read this year and while they're all wonderfully queer, this one is the cutest by a long shot; the other two are darker horror while this is a rom com with witches, werewolves and other creatures. It's just lovely.
Dracula, Motherf**ker! by Alex de Campi
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
This comic is pretty rad. I honestly think it's a tad too short but the artwork is darkly amazing. There are a ton of two pagers and the Dracula design is creepy. Worth checking out.
Gender/Fucking: the Pleasures and Politics of Living in a Gendered Body by Florence Ashley
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Gender/Fucking is in the deep end of queerdom and you won't get any handholding. Since I already reside there, this book was excellent. Sapio sexy trans intellectual fuckery is my jam. Is it yours?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
This Poison Heart is simultaneously very much my thing and also kinda not. The author talks in the acknowledgments about how this book was no plot, only vibes, and that is so not me. I need plot for my aphantasia and dyslexia and while it's not entirely plotless the whole middle section drags. But the magic and mythology is so very good, just drawn out.
I love how queer norm the book is and I'm excited to read the sequel now that I know the mystery, just not right now. The journey was bumpy and took me forever
I love how queer norm the book is and I'm excited to read the sequel now that I know the mystery, just not right now. The journey was bumpy and took me forever
Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement by Ashley Shew
challenging
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
4.0
This book is an important reframing of the narrative that technology can "solve" disability and the goal is to approach "normalcy". By the end, there are some fun speculations about how disabled people may actually be better suited for space so it's not a dry reading experience.
The first half is a bit of a recap of what disabilities and ableism are, so if someone hasn't come across this information before, it's discussed well. However, for me, I found that it took until halfway to get to what I wanted out of this book, but the way things are mapped out, you can't really skip ahead either because a well presented case is drawn throughout.
The first half is a bit of a recap of what disabilities and ableism are, so if someone hasn't come across this information before, it's discussed well. However, for me, I found that it took until halfway to get to what I wanted out of this book, but the way things are mapped out, you can't really skip ahead either because a well presented case is drawn throughout.
The Infinite Loop by Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet
Did not finish book. Stopped at 54%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 54%.
While the art is gorgeous, I didn't care for how the story was being told. There was less focus on the romance than I expected and the convoluted time travel worldbuilding was too much for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
One Million Tiny Fires by Ashley Robin Franklin
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? N/A
4.0
A dark Sapphic cosmic horror romance(?) that twists and turns a lot for only having 40 pages. Epic and intimate, this comic is a rare treat that absolutely sticks its landing in the best way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Toxic relationship
The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman, Mark H. Harris
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book is an important tome and could be used as a film textbook, as it is so full of info and insight. Means Coleman and Harris combine their knowledge of Black Horror to dizzying heights. I only wish that The Blackening was already out when this book was written because it is a strong example for multiple kinds of Black Horror representation that the final chapter was leading toward.
Side note: I did find the comedic asides distracting at times because they often meandered away from the topic at hand. Having dyslexia, I found this more of a stumbling block than I would have liked. The book overall is so good that I didn't let this issue clouds a 5 star rating, but worth knowing about it.
Lastly: the visual nature of this book, with photos and tables and segments, etc, is a lot so I highly recommend this nonfiction book to be read without an audiobook if possible. I switched from the audiobook pretty quickly and that's my preferred nonfiction mode of reading. The layout of the book is pretty unique and I'm glad to have read its physical form.
Side note: I did find the comedic asides distracting at times because they often meandered away from the topic at hand. Having dyslexia, I found this more of a stumbling block than I would have liked. The book overall is so good that I didn't let this issue clouds a 5 star rating, but worth knowing about it.
Lastly: the visual nature of this book, with photos and tables and segments, etc, is a lot so I highly recommend this nonfiction book to be read without an audiobook if possible. I switched from the audiobook pretty quickly and that's my preferred nonfiction mode of reading. The layout of the book is pretty unique and I'm glad to have read its physical form.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, and Racism