sumayyah_t's review
4.0
I received an e-copy via Net Galley for review.
Hoo, boy, where do I start with this one?
** may contain spoilers**
In the city of Pandemonium, the old gods walk among mortals. Specifically, one old god owns the hippest, hottest tech company and, therefore, the city. Meet Lain, a Norse god who, disguised as human, happens to become enamored with a mortal employed by the company by the name of Sigmund Sussman. Sigmund is, by his own definition, a big dork. He works in the IT department of the company, and has two close friends, Wayne and Em. He falls for Lain─hard─and discovers that he might have bitten off more than he can choke down. Flames, dead gods, realms-pillage, ancient secrets, and kick ass action compliment the adorkable romance between Sigmund and Lain nicely. Even when you think you've figured it out, it throws you for a loop.
"Everything is true, especially the lies. That's the trick."
Since this is an uncorrected proof, there seems to be a coding issue with a text conversation. Beyond that, the story flowed so smoothly that I hated to have to stop reading for whatever reason. Seriously looking forward to book #2.
Recommended for lovers of: queer (clean) romance, Norse mythology, video-game type action, clever genre/geek references, and the perfect blend of snark and humor.
Hoo, boy, where do I start with this one?
** may contain spoilers**
In the city of Pandemonium, the old gods walk among mortals. Specifically, one old god owns the hippest, hottest tech company and, therefore, the city. Meet Lain, a Norse god who, disguised as human, happens to become enamored with a mortal employed by the company by the name of Sigmund Sussman. Sigmund is, by his own definition, a big dork. He works in the IT department of the company, and has two close friends, Wayne and Em. He falls for Lain─hard─and discovers that he might have bitten off more than he can choke down. Flames, dead gods, realms-pillage, ancient secrets, and kick ass action compliment the adorkable romance between Sigmund and Lain nicely. Even when you think you've figured it out, it throws you for a loop.
"Everything is true, especially the lies. That's the trick."
Since this is an uncorrected proof, there seems to be a coding issue with a text conversation. Beyond that, the story flowed so smoothly that I hated to have to stop reading for whatever reason. Seriously looking forward to book #2.
Recommended for lovers of: queer (clean) romance, Norse mythology, video-game type action, clever genre/geek references, and the perfect blend of snark and humor.
leelah's review
2.0
Ok, first thing you need to know about [b:Liesmith: Book 1 of The Wyrd|22092267|Liesmith Book 1 of The Wyrd|Alis Franklin|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400139655s/22092267.jpg|41414447] is that it's "queer modern version of the saga".
So, what does that exactly mean in this book?
It's a modern take on Loki and Sigyn.
Story is set in present time,in Pandemonium, Australia. Loki, the Trickster god is residing here under the cover of Travis Hale, being a businessman and good at it. At one office party he falls in love with Sigmund, a nerdy and awkward guy. Loki left some angry gods behind him, and when they get information on his whereabouts, Sig is danger, too. But Sig is not what he seems, and he's going to get a crash course on Wyrd.
Just like with every myth, gods are a bit petulant, reasons for ending the world are way too exaggerated and don't get me started on speeches.
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What worked for me:
There is some beautiful writing in this book:
"Everything is true, especially the lies.
That’s the trick.
Every tale ever told, every whisper, every song, every single string of words ever uttered by mortal mouths or carved in rocks or scrawled on paper. It’s the ultimate human trait, this endless urge to speak and name and label. To attach sounds to things and meaning to sounds.
To make language."
Loki is very interesting narrator and his pov has that old, "Let me tell you a story.." vibe, that sucks you in. I also have a feeling author wanted us to have Tom Hiddleston in our heads because Loki in his Travis persona has black hair and green eyes and in his Lain persona he is this charming red-haired guy. I approve this. His Loki is so memorable, I feel like if description of Loki would differ from his image in my head, my brain would protest and skip like a mechanical failure messing up pc. ;)
What didn't work for me:
In her own words, author is a huge fan of Norse mythology, light queer romances and happy endings. And reading this book, anyone can tell. This book is everything Alis Franklin loves.
So, romance between Loki and Sig is cute and fluffy. They have their hea. But the problem is about first one: Norse mythology.
Here is the thing: If your entire knowledge on Loki can be attributed to Tom Hiddleston performance in Marvel movies, you may be a bit lost here. For example, some pieces about Sigyn and their 3 children: Hel, Fenrir and giant snake I knew about because I read urban fantasy. And if there is one genre authors are trying to incorporate mythology it's UF- I often get interested and look into something I read. Like goddess Hel I read in Jacqueline Carey's series. Hence I knew who some of relevant players are (not all, I admit). But, I was 100% lost on those meta, surreal parts of mythology that are more advanced, for someone who knows more about it than me. For example, Bleeds or the fires of Múspell or tons of other references I am not sure I even caught (but I know there is 90% chance I would spell it wrong here even if I did without looking). I don't say this is a bad thing, I just say that for someone like me who wants to understand entire backstory it required additional looking up on some words/references.
Now, the thing I noticed and it bugged me to no end is that Sig is written like every cliche ever on geeks, but even more accentuated. I was annoyed with how many times there was "like" in his pov. If he can tell me everything on DnD, there is no need for verbal filler to show me he's awkward, nervous guy all the time and in that amount.
etoiline's review
4.0
I have to admit, when I first read the blurb for LIESMITH I was worried that the book might devolve into some fanfic-worthy slash, but this is a solid urban fantasy where the two main characters just happen to be queer. Folks who loved the Avengers movie and folks who love to game (as in board or D&D games) will easily relate to our non-traditional protagonist Sigmund, who is designing his own video game and is taken aback, but not too much, when he finds out that his huh-I-guess-I-like-guys boyfriend is actually the Norse god Loki.
For those who prefer their urban fantasy romance cis and white, you may be uncomfortable with LIESMITH. For those who want a good story, you'll enjoy it. The romance is not too overt, and it's well done when it's there. Sig and Lain (Loki) come off as any other couple, at least any other couple where one happens to be a god who has birthed babies and the other carries the soul of the god's dead wife...
The story can be convoluted, and some of the imagery is harsh. The author doesn't shy away from describing gory scenes that will probably make any reader squirm. But there is adventure here, and the plot, however twisted, makes sense in the end. I like how most of the plot points are tied up at the end, with the overarching storyline ready for another book.
There is plenty of humor among the horror bits, and it's satisfying to read a book where the protagonist is an unapologetic nerd. I may not be a D&Der but I love to play games and read fantasy, and that means that I can see myself in Sigmund. I'm really interested in this story and I'll be on the lookout for the next book.
Received as a free digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
For those who prefer their urban fantasy romance cis and white, you may be uncomfortable with LIESMITH. For those who want a good story, you'll enjoy it. The romance is not too overt, and it's well done when it's there. Sig and Lain (Loki) come off as any other couple, at least any other couple where one happens to be a god who has birthed babies and the other carries the soul of the god's dead wife...
The story can be convoluted, and some of the imagery is harsh. The author doesn't shy away from describing gory scenes that will probably make any reader squirm. But there is adventure here, and the plot, however twisted, makes sense in the end. I like how most of the plot points are tied up at the end, with the overarching storyline ready for another book.
There is plenty of humor among the horror bits, and it's satisfying to read a book where the protagonist is an unapologetic nerd. I may not be a D&Der but I love to play games and read fantasy, and that means that I can see myself in Sigmund. I'm really interested in this story and I'll be on the lookout for the next book.
Received as a free digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
nicolepants's review
5.0
What a perfect way to end my reading year! I absolutely loved this book - it's weird and fun and cute and honest, and I had no idea what I was getting when I picked it up, but man I'm glad I did.
The relationship between Lain and Sigmund is so sweet, and there are such lovely moments between Sig and his dad, and Sig and Em and Wayne's nerdy awesome friendship - just the best details, so intricate and layered and real. I'm not a fan of gender-bending just for the sake of it, but the masculine/feminine going on between Sigmund and Sigyn are really interesting.
Alis talks about how she just wanted to write about two men who fall in love, even with these fantastic events happening around them, and it is perfect. I also loved the nod to how a tried-and-true geek would just sort of go along with the shape-shifting and all the other worlds colliding, because well, what's the point of fantasy if you don't just let yourself get lost in it?
Everyone needs to read this! I got my kindle copy for like $1, so you have no excuse not to.
The relationship between Lain and Sigmund is so sweet, and there are such lovely moments between Sig and his dad, and Sig and Em and Wayne's nerdy awesome friendship - just the best details, so intricate and layered and real. I'm not a fan of gender-bending just for the sake of it, but the masculine/feminine going on between Sigmund and Sigyn are really interesting.
Alis talks about how she just wanted to write about two men who fall in love, even with these fantastic events happening around them, and it is perfect. I also loved the nod to how a tried-and-true geek would just sort of go along with the shape-shifting and all the other worlds colliding, because well, what's the point of fantasy if you don't just let yourself get lost in it?
Everyone needs to read this! I got my kindle copy for like $1, so you have no excuse not to.
see_sadie_read's review
4.0
I thought that this was quite clever. That alone would be enough for me. But paired with how darned CUTE Sigmund was, makes it's a real winner for me. I just wanted to grab all his über-geeky, low self-esteem (what he would call realistic self-appraisal), hipster envy, good boyness and hug it and love it and call it George. I adored him. Plus, he's a not a cookie-cutter, Ken-shaped, white main character. He's plump and dark. Maybe with some Maori ancestry, but that's never clarified. I loved it, even more since this was played all sorts of cool, as if it wasn't some rare gem to be treasured when found in a book.
The story itself is quite convoluted and, honestly, readers would be well served to have at least a basic understanding of Norse mythology. I'm not saying that it's not understandable if you don't, but I think it will be more enjoyable if you do. But beyond the story of the machinations of the gods there is a lot to enjoy here. The romance is slow and sweet. It never progresses beyond a kiss, but it's obvious the end goal is love not lust. *sigh* And there is just tons and tons of Gamer/Trekkie/Trekker/Ringer/comic book/Star Wars/DnD/etc nerddom to revel in. It's glorious in its own way, but not over-played. Plus, Sigmund is never disparaged for his interests. In fact, he's quite comfortable in who and what he is.
With the tangled plot, I did find it a little hard to keep up with on occasion, it seemed to slow down and drag for a while in the Helbleed, friends accepted the impossible with aplomb, and the ending is left a little 'we'll figure it out eventually' open. But for the most part I found this a really enjoyable read.
The story itself is quite convoluted and, honestly, readers would be well served to have at least a basic understanding of Norse mythology. I'm not saying that it's not understandable if you don't, but I think it will be more enjoyable if you do. But beyond the story of the machinations of the gods there is a lot to enjoy here. The romance is slow and sweet. It never progresses beyond a kiss, but it's obvious the end goal is love not lust. *sigh* And there is just tons and tons of Gamer/Trekkie/Trekker/Ringer/comic book/Star Wars/DnD/etc nerddom to revel in. It's glorious in its own way, but not over-played. Plus, Sigmund is never disparaged for his interests. In fact, he's quite comfortable in who and what he is.
With the tangled plot, I did find it a little hard to keep up with on occasion, it seemed to slow down and drag for a while in the Helbleed, friends accepted the impossible with aplomb, and the ending is left a little 'we'll figure it out eventually' open. But for the most part I found this a really enjoyable read.
loryndalar's review
3.0
Enjoyed it, though the end may have tried a bit hard to turn things around (the set-up was probably enough to draw us in, the end might have needlessly confused things (as well as returning to a status quo it was better to have disrupted)).
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miraeli's review
3.0
It can be awkward, being a modern day Heathen reading someone else's ideas of your Gods. Most of the time the interpretations of my Goddess, Sigyn, are so offensive that I drop the book in a rage and never touch it again. (Touch of Frost, anyone?)
Initially I overlooked Liesmith because I didn't want to read yet another novel where Loki has a mortal lover and the book completely ignores his actual wife. However, I stumbled across an interview the author did that talked specifically of Sigyn, and how she thought there was more to Sigyn's story than what we have.
So, I gave it a shot. And I'm not sorry I did, but... man, it was odd sitting there reading a book that tries its best by your Goddess, but She's going, "No, I wouldn't do that."
I'll just get this out of the way first: While I do applaud that Sigyn is respected and a main driving force of this novel, at times she came across more as Freyja than she did the Goddess I know. Liesmith's Sigyn was much colder, harsher and sharper than Sigyn would ever be. The main point of Sigyn, Goddess of Constancy, is that She's constant; even in Her grief over Her sons, She doesn't allow Odin to change who She is. She's still compassionate, loyal, and gentle. She's as strong as a mountain. She looks Odin in His eye and defies Him in order to stay by Loki's side. Her strength isn't in your face -- it's subtle and easily overlooked.
Hence the other slight issue I had: Sigyn wouldn't ever go to war or wield a sword. Sorry. There's a reason She chose a bowl to protect Loki with instead of a weapon. While this makes sense in the context of the story, it still rankled me a lot, because there's an irritating habit people have of thinking Sigyn can't be awesome in Her own way. They have to give Her a sword and have Her murder people in order to be badass.
There are other discrepancies in my own personal beliefs compared to the story Liesmith presents us, but honestly, they're not important. While Sigyn is most certainly not a mortal that was turned into a goddess by Loki, I appreciate how narratively, that particular storyline came together in conclusion with Sigmund and Lain's.
And really, it was wonderful to read a story that focuses on two un-stereotyped gay men who fall in love with each other and then have to deal with the world possibly ending. Added to that is the fact that Sigmund is black, overweight, and a huge nerd -- in other words a real human -- and it gets even better.
Though I will say that I expected more of an emotional introspection on his part when the big reveals happen. It feels like he kind of skims the surface of what it means, but the big questions aren't asked and he doesn't have any kind of worry over it, save for a brief moment. Still, I really enjoyed Sigmund as a character, even if it feels at times that he doesn't really grow past who he was in the beginning.
His relationship with Lain was cute too, enough that I could ignore my own personal issues with Loki being in a relationship with someone other than Sigyn.
But I found the ending rather confusing, even though I understand more or less what happened. It was a mad rush of action and there wasn't a following moment where things quieted down and the reader could make sense of what happened. I'm still not entirely sure about who or what Lain is, when I think I should.
Still, I enjoyed Liesmith, enough to possibly look into the next book. It gave enough respect to Sigyn that I can forgive Franklin's differing portrayal of Her. It really means so much to me that an author finally gave this to me.
(A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley for a review.)
Initially I overlooked Liesmith because I didn't want to read yet another novel where Loki has a mortal lover and the book completely ignores his actual wife. However, I stumbled across an interview the author did that talked specifically of Sigyn, and how she thought there was more to Sigyn's story than what we have.
So, I gave it a shot. And I'm not sorry I did, but... man, it was odd sitting there reading a book that tries its best by your Goddess, but She's going, "No, I wouldn't do that."
I'll just get this out of the way first: While I do applaud that Sigyn is respected and a main driving force of this novel, at times she came across more as Freyja than she did the Goddess I know. Liesmith's Sigyn was much colder, harsher and sharper than Sigyn would ever be. The main point of Sigyn, Goddess of Constancy, is that She's constant; even in Her grief over Her sons, She doesn't allow Odin to change who She is. She's still compassionate, loyal, and gentle. She's as strong as a mountain. She looks Odin in His eye and defies Him in order to stay by Loki's side. Her strength isn't in your face -- it's subtle and easily overlooked.
Hence the other slight issue I had: Sigyn wouldn't ever go to war or wield a sword. Sorry. There's a reason She chose a bowl to protect Loki with instead of a weapon. While this makes sense in the context of the story, it still rankled me a lot, because there's an irritating habit people have of thinking Sigyn can't be awesome in Her own way. They have to give Her a sword and have Her murder people in order to be badass.
There are other discrepancies in my own personal beliefs compared to the story Liesmith presents us, but honestly, they're not important. While Sigyn is most certainly not a mortal that was turned into a goddess by Loki, I appreciate how narratively, that particular storyline came together in conclusion with Sigmund and Lain's.
And really, it was wonderful to read a story that focuses on two un-stereotyped gay men who fall in love with each other and then have to deal with the world possibly ending. Added to that is the fact that Sigmund is black, overweight, and a huge nerd -- in other words a real human -- and it gets even better.
Though I will say that I expected more of an emotional introspection on his part when the big reveals happen. It feels like he kind of skims the surface of what it means, but the big questions aren't asked and he doesn't have any kind of worry over it, save for a brief moment. Still, I really enjoyed Sigmund as a character, even if it feels at times that he doesn't really grow past who he was in the beginning.
His relationship with Lain was cute too, enough that I could ignore my own personal issues with Loki being in a relationship with someone other than Sigyn.
But I found the ending rather confusing, even though I understand more or less what happened. It was a mad rush of action and there wasn't a following moment where things quieted down and the reader could make sense of what happened. I'm still not entirely sure about who or what Lain is, when I think I should.
Still, I enjoyed Liesmith, enough to possibly look into the next book. It gave enough respect to Sigyn that I can forgive Franklin's differing portrayal of Her. It really means so much to me that an author finally gave this to me.
(A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley for a review.)
ryuutchi's review
4.0
2/3/2017: REREAD BECAUSE I NEEDED TO. This book is so charming. And now that I'm a little farther away from Marvel!Loki, Lain is definitely a really fascinating character on his own.
Original review:
I don't know what I was expecting when I requested this book off of NetGalley, but I don't think this was it. I noticed it was listed as an LGBT book on the site and promptly forgot about that listing, so I was somehow startled to realize that, yes, this was, in fact, a book about a young Black (and Jewish!!!) boy being the reincarnation of a goddess and falling in love with Loki. Not that I was particularly bothered-- Loki in this book is definitely a woobie-Loki in the vein of some of the more recent Marvel depictions (I'll admit that Loki: Agent of Asgard heavily influenced my mental images of both Loki and Sigmund), but my "that's not historically accurate behavior" was soothed by the fact that the woobiness was actually plot relevant for once. Gosh. If I had a quibble, it's that the pacing was a bit uneven at times-- I was glad that Sigmund's friends were brought into the main plot, but their integration was somewhat awkward, and didn't progress their character development as well as I would have liked. That aside, it was an entertaining book, that I have no problems recommending to people who enjoy comic book-y, queer reinterpretations Norse mythology.
Original review:
I don't know what I was expecting when I requested this book off of NetGalley, but I don't think this was it. I noticed it was listed as an LGBT book on the site and promptly forgot about that listing, so I was somehow startled to realize that, yes, this was, in fact, a book about a young Black (and Jewish!!!) boy being the reincarnation of a goddess and falling in love with Loki. Not that I was particularly bothered-- Loki in this book is definitely a woobie-Loki in the vein of some of the more recent Marvel depictions (I'll admit that Loki: Agent of Asgard heavily influenced my mental images of both Loki and Sigmund), but my "that's not historically accurate behavior" was soothed by the fact that the woobiness was actually plot relevant for once. Gosh. If I had a quibble, it's that the pacing was a bit uneven at times-- I was glad that Sigmund's friends were brought into the main plot, but their integration was somewhat awkward, and didn't progress their character development as well as I would have liked. That aside, it was an entertaining book, that I have no problems recommending to people who enjoy comic book-y, queer reinterpretations Norse mythology.
whatthefridge's review
3.0
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I picked this up expecting romance and Norse mythology. I didn't expect the horror elements, but they worked out fine. I also liked the diverse cast and the adorable pairing of Sigmund and Lain. What threw me off were the minor details that added up into clusters of annoyance.
Okay, let's start with the positives. Sigmund is a bundle of geekiness wrapped in layers of dorky awkwardness, and I relate to that so hard. He's brown skinned, pudgy, and not the best looker. It makes Lain's attraction to him special. Sig's defining feature is his built-in Lie detector, which aids him in getting past Lain's web of bullshit. That balances their dynamic out, with Lain being Loki in disguise.
I'm also fond of the use of Sig's best friends, Wayne and Em, in later chapters. I mean, here you have these two uber gamer girls playing a horror game while painting their nails. Wayne, in particular, stands out because she's a black, goth, pink-haired, ass kicker. That sort of representation is rare.
The negatives revolve around the story not being as tight as it could be. While the Norse myth facts are well researched, everything else is all over the place.
Lack of fact-checking: Dark skinned people blushing. The more melanin a person has, the less visible a rush of blood. I'm too white to be an expert on details, but with Sig being notably brown, there's far too much emphasis on the color of his blush being noticed by Lain.
Lack of awareness: Jesus Christ! It's very striking how often characters unironically invoke the name of a Christian god in a story where Norse ideology reigns supreme (which brings up a whole debate on religion the author didn't intend on). Worst offender is Norse god Loki, who is very liberal with his exclamations of "Jesus." That's just too many levels of awkward.
Padding. There are two scenes that bothered me because they did not add to the plot at all. The first is when Sig and Wayne are playing an online RPG. That fight scene, while interesting in itself, was way too long. It's only meant to set the stage for two facts: the character type Sig identifies with, and the proceeding conversation about Lain. The second is when Loki has a "flashback" at the World Tree, which I thought was a waste of my time when it could be summed up in a few sentences (not to mention that it heavily ties into the next point).
Forced Suspense: Loki's character development. The transition of Loki from Chaotic Evil to Lawful Good is not clear enough. A lot of it has to do with the big reveal at the end, but I don't feel there was enough foreshadowing. You get hints thrown in like breadcrumbs, but all I saw was a trickster-by-heart suddenly become a bumbling, lovestruck straight-as-an-arrow hero with ZERO awareness of that deep, internal change, all told through his POV. It's hand waved with "bad memory," but even bad memory wouldn't stop a trickster from rediscovering his true nature through trial-and-error. But Loki doesn't question it in the least.
Looking past these grievances, the overall plot is super intriguing, and this was a major page-turner. I'm a fan of any author writing queer fantasy fiction. This book just doesn't quite pull its weight, which is why I'm giving it my OKAY star rating.
I picked this up expecting romance and Norse mythology. I didn't expect the horror elements, but they worked out fine. I also liked the diverse cast and the adorable pairing of Sigmund and Lain. What threw me off were the minor details that added up into clusters of annoyance.
Okay, let's start with the positives. Sigmund is a bundle of geekiness wrapped in layers of dorky awkwardness, and I relate to that so hard. He's brown skinned, pudgy, and not the best looker. It makes Lain's attraction to him special. Sig's defining feature is his built-in Lie detector, which aids him in getting past Lain's web of bullshit. That balances their dynamic out, with Lain being Loki in disguise.
I'm also fond of the use of Sig's best friends, Wayne and Em, in later chapters. I mean, here you have these two uber gamer girls playing a horror game while painting their nails. Wayne, in particular, stands out because she's a black, goth, pink-haired, ass kicker. That sort of representation is rare.
The negatives revolve around the story not being as tight as it could be. While the Norse myth facts are well researched, everything else is all over the place.
Lack of fact-checking: Dark skinned people blushing. The more melanin a person has, the less visible a rush of blood. I'm too white to be an expert on details, but with Sig being notably brown, there's far too much emphasis on the color of his blush being noticed by Lain.
Lack of awareness: Jesus Christ! It's very striking how often characters unironically invoke the name of a Christian god in a story where Norse ideology reigns supreme (which brings up a whole debate on religion the author didn't intend on). Worst offender is Norse god Loki, who is very liberal with his exclamations of "Jesus." That's just too many levels of awkward.
Padding. There are two scenes that bothered me because they did not add to the plot at all. The first is when Sig and Wayne are playing an online RPG. That fight scene, while interesting in itself, was way too long. It's only meant to set the stage for two facts: the character type Sig identifies with, and the proceeding conversation about Lain. The second is when Loki has a "flashback" at the World Tree, which I thought was a waste of my time when it could be summed up in a few sentences (not to mention that it heavily ties into the next point).
Forced Suspense: Loki's character development. The transition of Loki from Chaotic Evil to Lawful Good is not clear enough. A lot of it has to do with the big reveal at the end, but I don't feel there was enough foreshadowing. You get hints thrown in like breadcrumbs, but all I saw was a trickster-by-heart suddenly become a bumbling, lovestruck straight-as-an-arrow hero with ZERO awareness of that deep, internal change, all told through his POV. It's hand waved with "bad memory," but even bad memory wouldn't stop a trickster from rediscovering his true nature through trial-and-error. But Loki doesn't question it in the least.
Looking past these grievances, the overall plot is super intriguing, and this was a major page-turner. I'm a fan of any author writing queer fantasy fiction. This book just doesn't quite pull its weight, which is why I'm giving it my OKAY star rating.
mrella's review
I am DNFing at roughly 40% and it's totally me, not the book.
Gender games & fluidity is not my kink to begin with, but this book messed it up for me even further.
Otherwise, a little nutty, but ok enough to enjoy, if you get past some editorial funnies (another fine mess).
I might, or might not pick it up again.
Gender games & fluidity is not my kink to begin with, but this book messed it up for me even further.
Otherwise, a little nutty, but ok enough to enjoy, if you get past some editorial funnies (another fine mess).
I might, or might not pick it up again.