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41 reviews
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
one of my favourite reads of this year so far. i really enjoyed that this book maintained a respectable and engaging portrayal of the trans experience in a regency setting. oliver is such a lovable protagonist and deserves all the love in the world. the only thing i wish was more developed was oliver’s acceptance of darcy’s apology. regardless, this was wonderful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Outing, Sexual harassment, Classism
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Colonisation, War
The Archie Encyclopedia by Archie Superstars
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
probably the first time in a really long time where i’ve read a book in one sitting. samra habib’s journey from fear of her future to a life full of love is groundbreaking. the way she shows community towards other queer muslims like her is so selfless, and i love that her family grows to appreciate and accept her for who she is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Islamophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Classism
Loveless by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
when reading this book, i felt so deeply connected to its message of wholehearted love. in showing love to ourselves and others, we heal, we grow, we connect, we learn, we understand, and our beings become stronger and confident. the society wr live in wants us to gravitate towards lovelessness, to burn us out, but love is saying “we will rise up. we will be.”
Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire by Alice Wong
challenging
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
as always, alice wong’s incredible inclusion of disabled writers has always been one of my favourite things to read. although, i would like to note that not every article/essay here necessarily comments on intimacy, which i would have appreciated a lot more of. otherwise, an incredible, heartwarming and emotional book that i think everyone should read.
Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation by Eli Clare
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
- incredibly relatable and perfectly encapsulated anger with the world as a disabled person and yet a pure curiosity at the world around you.
- very intersectional and highlights different aspects of disability relating to queerness relating to other social issues
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Gore, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
- an essential read to those who wish to dismantle capitalism and white supremacy their daily lives.
- as capitalism drives society to call us lazy, we have the power to dismantle it from the ground up, by allowing ourselves and our community to rest without reason.
- pros: an incredible reminder to push ourselves back into rest, community care and liberation
- cons: constantly repeats itself, could have been an essay, convoluted at times.