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Came along this for a challenge and I just couldn't stop reading. Not that I wanted to. Finished it in one sitting. I laughed and had such a good time with these characters and loved the afterword, where Muniz states that this story is loosely based on her own love story ❤

« I light myself on fire for everyone »

#poetry #poetrymatters

Moving poetry by the LGBT singer Mary Lambert.

Perfect for poetry for #lgbaqbookbingo2024! Some formats were more successful than others, I didn‘t like the screenplay one but maybe that‘s just me and what I‘m used to.

Trigger warnings for rape, incest, and abuse.

I had no idea her story was so brutal and how much she struggled with her mental health. Some very relatable stuff in there.

« I light myself on fire for everyone »

This is a highly banned book and I‘m happy to say I‘ve finally read it. It is a sex ed guide for YA but it misses the mark. It doesn‘t discuss intersex or trans folx in detail the way it does gay and bi. NB aren‘t mentioned at all. Some of the language is transphobic and harmful. If you are advocating for trans folx, you should not ever use language that mirrors that of transphobic voices. Ever. Maybe the new edition is better? This is a ⬇️

Alex Hall's books are my book candy. They are always things that should not work for me - 1 character is always an a-hole that I wouldn't tolerate in other books. The plot holes are gapping, literally having me say "But why?"
But. I absolutely devour these books!! I love how Hall writes. I find everyone charming and I stay up way too late reading. This one reminds me of 10 Things but is different enough to be enjoyable

#StorySettings #Cafe
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Second read of Gay May! I liked this interdimensional novella a lot, but it‘s very much the first part of a serial rather than a full story with a resolution. It‘s always nice to spend time in Dunedin, though, and to meet toast-bunny-monster-pet thingies. #gaymay

I completely forgot that this is the penultimate rather than final volume, but it certainly has enough big moments for a mistaken finale! Glad to be back with these characters, and the way Oseman moves through discussions of identity, sexuality, body issues, intimacy, mental health and other topics important to teens, like figuring out what the future after high school could look like. And Nick and Charlie are so sweet! 🥰

April #bookspin wrap up: read 9 books for the month. 3 were audiobooks, 3 fiction books, & 3 were NF. I achieved one bingo for the month. 3 books off my physical TBR & 1 off my kindle backlog

My favorite book of April- and the year so far-- is definitely A Taste of Gold and Iron. I didn't even have to think about it. Hope I read something equally good in May. #ReadingBracket2024 @CSeydel