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The Bruising of Qilwa
The Bruising of Qilwa | Naseem Jamnia
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In this intricate fantasy novella, a refugee practitioner of blood magic finds a strange disease that causes political rifts in their new homeland. Persian-American author Naseem Jamnia is a vital new voice who has crafted a gripping (…more)
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adoramichaels
The Bruising of Qilwa | Naseem Jamnia
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Medical fantasy. Very real. Very visual. Amazing flawed characters.

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Kenyazero
The Bruising of Qilwa | Naseem Jamnia
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Refugee and blood magic user Firuz convinces a small clinic to take them on as an assistant during a pandemic, and they find themself in the midst of an unexpected underlying crisis. I really enjoyed this read, which I picked up because of #RainbowCrateBookBox. I liked the characters, and always enjoy finding queer-normative settings. The ending got intense but it was really good. Also loved the giant mushrooms. #LGBTQ #Magic

Clare-Dragonfly Queer normative world and giant mushrooms? You have my attention 😁🍄 2y
Kenyazero @Clare-Dragonfly I really wish there was more description of the setting, because we only get a glimpse and there are giant mushrooms and I love it! 2y
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Kenyazero
The Bruising of Qilwa | Naseem Jamnia
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I'll eventually stop being lazy and actually update this graphic properly, but for now I'll use pic collage to show off my additional two reads for #LGBTQBookBingo!

Free Space: Koimonogatari vol. 1
Ace rep: The Bruising of Qilwa (bonus points for aro-ace rep)

#LGBTQ2023

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rachelsbrittain
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I've been meaning to read this novella ever since I got the arc because I know the author (they edited a short story of mine) and it did not dissapoint! A refugee finds work as a healer in their new home but must hide their affinity for blood magic as a plague sweeps the city and fingers begin pointing at the dangerous and often misunderstood work of blood mages. Great sibling relationships and the complicated interplay of marginalization.

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