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We've Been Too Patient: Voices from Radical Mental Health--Stories and Research Challenging the Biomedical Model by L.D. Green, Kelechi Ubozoh
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
Be very careful to have a support network if at all possible when you read this. It is phenomenal, and can be brutal to read when you're struggling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt
Queering Anarchism: Addressing and Undressing Power and Desire by Abbey Volcano, C.B. Daring, Deric Shannon, J. Rogue
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
There were a lot of great essays in here, although I do wish that there were more aggressive integrations of the two theories. Many felt like they were borrowing from Queer theory rather than really embracing it. I think it could have gone further.
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was very surreal and at times disorienting in a very magical way. It's largely told as the train of thought of the main character, and I struggled a little with that isolation however I think it reflects the main character in a way that made it more immersive.
Deltora Quest: Special Edition, Books 1-4 by Emily Rodda
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It's a pretty rote fantasy romp and a staple from my childhood. Great fun and a long series.
Who's Afraid of Gender? by Judith Butler
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
It's definitely written to explain what's happening to people who are already on board with Butler's other work, and it's pretty helpful to that end and needed now. It's a comparatively easy read for Butler.
Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
A great first contact story with smart placement timeline-wise in the Bush administration.
Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
4.0
Healing and reclaiming your body are hard things to do. This helped.