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Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire
4.25
Every January for the past few years I patiently wait for the next book in this series to be released and have yet to be disappointed. I’m so glad we get to see Antsy’s story through! Cora return home at the very end and Kade crying 😭 ugh bittersweet emotions and I cried with him As usual, Seanan has a way of discussing various heavy topics in ways that don’t necessarily provide a lecture or talks at you. They do it in a story telling way that makes you stop and realize ahh in our world this is referring to transphobia, in Antsy’s case child sexual abuse, and family disowning you and in another case how passing on your trauma to others is unfair and wrong. Seanan often alludes to what it is occurring/ has occurred/ would have occurred and provides warnings in the beginning without ever going into detail but enough for you to understand the impact.
I just need to finally buy the whole series. I love them so much!
I just need to finally buy the whole series. I love them so much!
My Enemy Next Door by Nicole London, Whitney G.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Just not into it - it feels a bit immature. The dialogue between the two love interests is interesting but something is missing. I don’t care enough to find out
Treble by Rilzy Adams
5.0
Wonderful story of a healthy polyamorous (triad) relationship with communication and intimacy!
What's the T? The Guide to All Things Trans and/or Nonbinary by Juno Dawson, Soofiya
3.75
This is an introductory transgender 101 book. I would definitely recommend this book for folks figuring out their gender identity and early in their transition, cisgender people, relatives and friends of a binary trans person, and allies who want to learn how to support trans people. It’s easy to read and has plenty of resources and research articles littered throughout which is wonderful! I will certainly add this as a resource despite my cons listed below.
Cons: Although the title suggests the discussion would be on nonbinary folks as well…it isn’t…nonbinary identities appear to be an afterthought. In reality this book is mainly about binary trans folks.
If you are trying to learn more about nonbinary identities this is NOT the book!!
Another con: I don’t like how Juno discusses asexuality (when it is brought up) a little more research and discussions with people on the ace spectrum would have gone a long way. In all honesty, Juno very much generalizes and added to the misinformation floating around.
Cons: Although the title suggests the discussion would be on nonbinary folks as well…it isn’t…nonbinary identities appear to be an afterthought. In reality this book is mainly about binary trans folks.
If you are trying to learn more about nonbinary identities this is NOT the book!!
Another con: I don’t like how Juno discusses asexuality (when it is brought up) a little more research and discussions with people on the ace spectrum would have gone a long way. In all honesty, Juno very much generalizes and added to the misinformation floating around.
The Teacher by Freida McFadden
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, and Pedophilia