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Deadendia: The Watcher's Test: Book 1 by Hamish Steele
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Homebody by Theo Parish
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
A beautifully charming memoir about Theo's journey through gender self discovery. Told chronologically, we follow Theo as they beautifully illustrate their relationship with gender and gender expression. It's easy to understand and follow so it's the perfect book for trans people and allies, or those going through a similar thing with questioning their gender. Trans or not, we all go through the process of trying to make our body feel like home.
Supporting Young Transgender Men: A Guide for Professionals by Matthew Waites
informative
medium-paced
5.0
A short information packed book for professionals and allies alike to learn more about the transition process of transgender men in an easy to read and understand way. This book covers the coming out process, and the possible routes of medically transitioning, while also reminding people that every transition is just as unique as the person going through it.
Although published in 2018, it covers a lot that is still relevant. However, as to be expected, some of the information is outdated as the transition and medical processes have changed. With this in mind though, this is still an informative and insightful book.
Although published in 2018, it covers a lot that is still relevant. However, as to be expected, some of the information is outdated as the transition and medical processes have changed. With this in mind though, this is still an informative and insightful book.
The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
lighthearted
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
4.5
A queer TTRPG book!! Yes please!!
Hollis is such a cool character, who doesn't give herself enough credit. She grows so much throughout this story, going from hanging around her boyfriend and his crappy friends, to finding her own group of friends to play a game with, all because her boyfriends group have a 'no girlfriend' rule during game nights.
She goes from joining the group to play the game to have more in common with her boyfriend, to finding a group of friends that she adores and who adores her. Friends that don't judge her for how she looks or her anxiety.
A perfect story for those who want something a little cosy, heartwarming, and full of adventure. Where every choice can lead to something great, whether in a fantasy game, or real life.
Hollis is such a cool character, who doesn't give herself enough credit. She grows so much throughout this story, going from hanging around her boyfriend and his crappy friends, to finding her own group of friends to play a game with, all because her boyfriends group have a 'no girlfriend' rule during game nights.
She goes from joining the group to play the game to have more in common with her boyfriend, to finding a group of friends that she adores and who adores her. Friends that don't judge her for how she looks or her anxiety.
A perfect story for those who want something a little cosy, heartwarming, and full of adventure. Where every choice can lead to something great, whether in a fantasy game, or real life.
The Sisters Grimm by Menna van Praag
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I think if I was reading this any other way, this possibly could have been a DNF, HOWEVER I was reading this over a few months on my break at work, so an hour a week.
It's very choppy which if you're sitting down and reading it at length can get confusing and annoying. The chapter start and endings didn't always make sense. The actual story building up towards the end was very slow. Realistically, not a lot happens until the last chapter or so.
The last chapter was definitely the best, it was well written and action packed which is why this is rated 2 stars.
It's very choppy which if you're sitting down and reading it at length can get confusing and annoying. The chapter start and endings didn't always make sense. The actual story building up towards the end was very slow. Realistically, not a lot happens until the last chapter or so.
The last chapter was definitely the best, it was well written and action packed which is why this is rated 2 stars.
The Red Tenda of Bologna by John Berger
medium-paced
3.0
There's something strangely charming about this book
Notes on 'Camp' by Susan Sontag
medium-paced
3.0
The first essay was definitely the strongest, but both were interesting in their own ways!!
Africa's Tarnished Name by Chinua Achebe
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I definitely feel like I need to reread this to fully appreciate it, however it was a really insightful piece