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emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a cute queer story perfect for bakery lovers. The art is beautiful, but the main character is simply annoying.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Do you want to be a hero?" Bloody Fingers asked. "Or would you rather be the blank line between the words of those silly stories you're always poring over?"
It pains me to not give this book 5 stars. This gay fairytale is witty and funny and picked my interest by making me laugh from page 1. But, for all the speech on breaking society's expectations, there's a problematic depiction of the female characters still waiting for the men to save them. The princess was toxic to her handmaid and their relationship was romanticized.
The interactions between the MCs were my favorite, but the rest of the characters were a little underdeveloped. I wanted so much to love the prince! He's got the recipe to be one of my favorite characters, but he was so self-absorbed and insensitive to others that I can't get past it.
Another HUGE issue is that the only non-binary character is THE VILLAIN. While those traits aren't related, it's a harmful representation the queer community has suffered and I expected more from this type of story.
Despite the previously stated problems, I really enjoyed The Prince And The Puppet Thief. It's a charming (and queer) tale of found family and following your dreams, and I hope to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Classism
Moderate: Misogyny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
While being a little text-heavy, this cute graphic novel manages to stay light on themes and it's a quick read. I appreciated the depiction of the NA's struggles in searching for jobs and friends' quarrels. But for a romance story, it lacked some development of the relationship with the love interest.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I presume this book's hype is due to it being a queer teen romance and, after lacking the representation for so long, the bar is getting low.
I didn't feel connected to any of the characters, in fact, I believe most of them are unnecessary to the story. I couldn't see the chemistry between the MCs and, actually Morgan is rather toxic to Keltie for the most part of it.
I didn't feel connected to any of the characters, in fact, I believe most of them are unnecessary to the story. I couldn't see the chemistry between the MCs and, actually Morgan is rather toxic to Keltie for the most part of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Minor: Lesbophobia, Gaslighting
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
I got this book in a bundle from Oni Press. So, I only picked it up after finishing A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities (from the same bundle) without many expectations. After all, I know how to use they/them pronouns even when English is not my native language.
I considered this guide flawed in its main purpose (or at least the one I anticipated): to give an easy demonstration of how to use neutral pronouns. While a little convoluted in that assignment, instead it shines in explaining why using them matters.
From shattering gender roles, gendered use of the language, and the dysphoria caused by being misgendered, I think this is a clear guide to understanding the importance of respecting someone's identity.
I considered this guide flawed in its main purpose (or at least the one I anticipated): to give an easy demonstration of how to use neutral pronouns. While a little convoluted in that assignment, instead it shines in explaining why using them matters.
From shattering gender roles, gendered use of the language, and the dysphoria caused by being misgendered, I think this is a clear guide to understanding the importance of respecting someone's identity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
informative
medium-paced
This is a collection of smaller guides for some LGBTQ+ labels. Explained by a snail (?) and accompanied by psychedelic illustrations, it gives a summary for terms like ‘queer’ or ‘gender expression’, the necessity of this labels, and the nuances within them.
I don’t think this would be useful for someone already acquainted with this labels but probably good enough for beginners.
Another resource that would be great in more languages to be more accesible
I don’t think this would be useful for someone already acquainted with this labels but probably good enough for beginners.
Another resource that would be great in more languages to be more accesible
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Homophobia
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was moderately let down by this book. It was enormously hyped and for the most part I battled between 3 or 4 stars.
I found the humor very basic and some of the science explanations unnecessary. The most exciting part for me was before the halfway mark and I kept expecting more.
I enjoyed some interactions between the characters but most of them felt flat. I decided on 4 stars as the ending was gratifying.
I found the humor very basic and some of the science explanations unnecessary. The most exciting part for me was before the halfway mark and I kept expecting more.
I enjoyed some interactions between the characters but most of them felt flat. I decided on 4 stars as the ending was gratifying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping
Minor: Excrement
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Excelente recopilación de las violencias que viven las mujeres día a día.
Desafortunadamente, sin importar nuestro género, la sociedad nos instruye estas conductas machistas, lo que vuelve a muchas mujeres tanto víctimas como cómplices de estos actos.
Es difícil creer cómo existen tantos ejemplos recientes de cómo se normaliza, e incluso festeja, la violencia machista. Libro indispensable para todos.
Desafortunadamente, sin importar nuestro género, la sociedad nos instruye estas conductas machistas, lo que vuelve a muchas mujeres tanto víctimas como cómplices de estos actos.
Es difícil creer cómo existen tantos ejemplos recientes de cómo se normaliza, e incluso festeja, la violencia machista. Libro indispensable para todos.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Lesbophobia
Minor: Fatphobia
adventurous
hopeful
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:
No
Cute children’s story about overcoming gender roles and parental expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
What a beautiful world where everyone is queer!! This one portrays dealing with mental health and it is done skillfully. My favorite in the series so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, Outing