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Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
full review here:
https://voidshelves.com/2021/03/10/yes-daddy-by-jonathan-parks-ramage-a-review/
https://voidshelves.com/2021/03/10/yes-daddy-by-jonathan-parks-ramage-a-review/
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
The Parable of the Virgins by Mary Lapsley
4.5
this is more 4.5 stars for me, but- i have read a LOT of academic fiction, but this one is remarkably nuanced for its time. it could be brushed aside (and has been) as a book warning about the perils of homosexuality in all-female campuses, but to me, it seems to be one of the first books to portray a good deal of different ideologies and sexualities that are explored. all the characters feel very human, and whether or not what is considered “good” for society is actually good for the individual. the final line of the book “sacrifice some to the good of society, that was it...” in many ways reflects the texts central question. when individuals are considered different, or “queer” as this book labels them (odd to read queer as a slur and not as an umbrella term for the community) they are considered negative influences by adult characters, but the book doesn’t appear to paint them in a negative light. you are SUPPOSED to feel for mary (the only character who is explicitly lesbian and unable to love men) supposed to wish that she had better options.
again, i’ve read a lot of these books, snd this one felt very ahead of its time. i’ve read less nuanced takes on sexuality written in 80s and 90s academic fiction. really, a wonderful book that i wish could be more widely read and canonized.
again, i’ve read a lot of these books, snd this one felt very ahead of its time. i’ve read less nuanced takes on sexuality written in 80s and 90s academic fiction. really, a wonderful book that i wish could be more widely read and canonized.
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
what promising young woman (2020) SHOULD have been
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
The Divines by Ellie Eaton
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Fatphobia, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Self harm, Pedophilia, Hate crime, Cursing, Body shaming, Bullying, and Adult/minor relationship
They use the British slang for cigarette a lot- which, as you know, is also a homophobic slur. I winced every time.
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
i think one of my favorite things about this book was that there’s a character with borderline personality disorder who is not demonized, but someone who loves and is loved in return.