Fiction #ReadingBracket2025 November update
The tagged was this month's unexpected winner and it was a tough contender against the Bewitching
Just hanging out, reading queer SF in the dark. EDGE OF NOWHERE has a totally different vibe from my first book by Felicia Davin, which was epistolary historical fantasy, but it‘s still really good. I‘m happy to spend long stretches with it, and it‘s been a while since I could say that.
(Well, it‘s been two books, but each of them took me FOREVER. I probably won‘t finish this until tomorrow, but at least I‘m reading at a good [-for-me] clip.)
pickManga about a high school student learning about the Asexual spectrum when she starts at a new school. Full of descriptions of different ways people might identify as Ace, as well as stressing that every person has their own way of being, and the most important thing is getting to know yourself.
How did I go from being a “normal” reader who reads one book at a time to a chaos monster reading a physical book, a kindle book, an audio/physical combo, and an audiobook all at the same time? Why? I am not built for this life. 😵💫🤪😂
so-soSapphic tension, dragons, matriarchal power struggles—yes please. I devoured this in one sitting, captivated by the gender-bending emissary and the guarded queen. But the twist was easy to guess, and the ending felt a bit rushed. Still, I appreciated how Yang explored the clash between belief systems and the power of myth. Thought-provoking, but not quite as fiery as I‘d hoped. 🔥🐉🏳️🌈 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #SapphicRomance
pickApparently, I have a thing for second books in fantasy novella series that (purportedly…barely) feature vampires. I was quickly reminded of the second book in Seanan McGuire‘s Wayward Children series, Down Among the Sticks & Bones. I liked that one better than the series opener, Every Heart a Doorway, & I liked this one better than the first in this duology, Silver in the Wood. I think this may be an unpopular opinion but it‘s one I stand by! 👇🏻
#weekendreads
📙The tagged and the Irving are for #Roll100
📘 The Crime at Black Dudley is for #HashtagBrigade
📗 The Qinncunx is for #10beforetheend
pickRealized I hadn‘t posted this one but I LOVED it. Buddy read with a friend (who likes historical fic/fantasy) and then found out it‘s Simon Snow fanfic! Río and Benny are just…I love them, your honor. The found family aspect of this book is so heartwarming and I can‘t wait to see what‘s next from Vida Kelley (she‘s going to continue in this same line with different elements! I think air is next?).
4.5 stars | #historicalfantasy
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I know I‘m late to the party on this one, but what a lovely story!
The characters are so immediately developed, and you care for all of them without trying. The final half star is for Chauncey because I love him most.
pickI've read a lot about this topic the last few years, so I thought this book wouldn't teach me anything new. Well, I was wrong. It's a a cute little book with great illustrations and Mardell manages to explain complicated things in an understandable way. I love that we get to know a lot of different people sharing their stories with us. It's perfect for Allies who want to know more, for Baby Queers and people who still want to learn more.
