I already love R Cooper and this is (I think) their first foray into sci-fi. It's really touching and complex. Essentially it is a human planetfall stI already love R Cooper and this is (I think) their first foray into sci-fi. It's really touching and complex. Essentially it is a human planetfall story, which is to say the human is the fish out of water on an alien planet with a complex political system. As one might expect from Cooper, there is a lot of romantic pining, a few deftly handled sex scenes, and some very interesting complexities around sexual representation and gender fluidity that will appeal to fans of my book The 5th Gender.
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I already love R Cooper and this is (I think) their first foray into sci-fi. It's really touching and complex. Essentially it is a human planetfall story, which is to say the human is the fish out of water on an alien planet with a complex political system. As one might expect from Cooper, there is a lot of romantic pining, a few deftly handled sex scenes, and some very interesting complexities around sexual representation and gender fluidity that will appeal to fans of my book The 5th Gender....more
The sweetest fluffiest most adorable manga ever. Frankly this may be too cute for my fragile heart. It's basically about a lonely salary man who is adThe sweetest fluffiest most adorable manga ever. Frankly this may be too cute for my fragile heart. It's basically about a lonely salary man who is adopted by a college age kid and his much younger brother. It's so cozy and sweet and all about food and I JUST LOVE IT so much. This book will not hurt you, it is like a graphic novel meets hot water bottle - nothing but warmth and comfort. (There is also a live action adaptation.) ...more
Stayed up WAY too late reading this one. It reminded me not so much of Cinderella as it did Pump Up the Volume. The charming story of a young teen whoStayed up WAY too late reading this one. It reminded me not so much of Cinderella as it did Pump Up the Volume. The charming story of a young teen who goes to a party dressed as a girl and the boy who falls in love with him. It's touching and sweet, high angst, kick butt, and utterly charming. Deals gently with themes of honesty and identity in terms of both gender fluidity and bisexuality as well as standing up to bullies and fighting for queer rights. ...more
I was given an advanced reader of this book and have been waiting to crow about it. I ADORED it. It’s basically 1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with I was given an advanced reader of this book and have been waiting to crow about it. I ADORED it. It’s basically 1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in. It’s what I wanted Miss Peregrine's Home to be. It’s delightful and comforting and warm. HIGHLY recommended....more
Gail: Mad giggling. AB: *eyebrow up* G: Snicker snicker snicker. G: This book is so much funnier than I thought it would be. I'm so happy. Book: "summoninGail: Mad giggling. AB: *eyebrow up* G: Snicker snicker snicker. G: This book is so much funnier than I thought it would be. I'm so happy. Book: "summoning a toilet paper demon" G: Loses her tiny mind for 10 minutes.
So what book was I reading?
A VILLAIN FOR CHRISTMAS by Alice Winters. And what an unexpected gem of a book this is! Gay superheros for Christmas. I picked it up in a string of holiday reads and this one was the star (at the top of the tree, nash).
Look it's not really a holiday read, it's a HILARIOUS take on superheroes where a supervillain (who really doesn't want to be) falls in love with a superhero and has to keep his identity secret until his bumbling evil family, a hairless cat dressed in pajamas, bags of cheese, and various other things conspire against him.
I did not expect to laugh as much as a I did but honestly, it utterly ridiculous and extremely funny.
If you like my character Max in THE SUMAGE SOLUTION or took my rec and enjoyed THE LIGHTNING STRUCK HEART by TJ Klune, then this one is for you. Honestly, give it a try, you won't be sorry....more
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