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Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews
4.0
I ... am not sure how to rate this. I'm settling on four stars, but like ... I'm also a mess? And kind of annoyed? But not sure if I'm annoyed with the author or with myself because the author definitely warned me, and I just ... didn't listen. Because I am a naive, gullible little idiot, I guess. I just want to curl up with a blanket and not talk to anyone for a while.
I came for the ace rep and left weeping. The ace rep was done well. Like. I kind of wish the ace horror had been leaned into a little more, but what bites we got was DELICIOUS and I was so here for it. But also I feel like, while I love this author and their work, I also get kind of triggered by their writing. It's so gutting and honest and real and just ... baby steps are required for me to make it through the book without coming apart. So definitely check the content warnings on this one, friends. But also ... read if you want sad, panicked, frantic gays hunting monsters and being angsty? Might come back with more coherent thoughts later. Who tf knows with this one.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free review copy!
I came for the ace rep and left weeping. The ace rep was done well. Like. I kind of wish the ace horror had been leaned into a little more, but what bites we got was DELICIOUS and I was so here for it. But also I feel like, while I love this author and their work, I also get kind of triggered by their writing. It's so gutting and honest and real and just ... baby steps are required for me to make it through the book without coming apart. So definitely check the content warnings on this one, friends. But also ... read if you want sad, panicked, frantic gays hunting monsters and being angsty? Might come back with more coherent thoughts later. Who tf knows with this one.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free review copy!
A Song For You And I by K. O'Neill
4.0
"It feels like a pair of perfectly fine boots that's never fitted me right. Am i supposed to go on tryin' to wear 'em forever?" -A Song for You and I by K. O'Neill
An asutute Gay might be able to tell from the above quote that this story is a love letter to anyone who has ever questioned the labels the world gave for them. The story doesn't really dive into the nuances of that questioning, but rather sits with the feelings the questioner has. There are so many panels of expressions of our main characters as they simply feel something deeply. The art was so reflective and slow and ponderous. Things resolved very gently and simply in this world of pegasi and rangers and violinists who play to sheep. It was a warm hug and gentle stroll of a book about finding yourself and the pains that come with doing that, but also the unexpected delights. Fans of K. O'Neill will not be disappointed, and newcomers to this author will be pleasantly surprised by the gentle hand O'Neill offers as they guide you through their stories.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.
An asutute Gay might be able to tell from the above quote that this story is a love letter to anyone who has ever questioned the labels the world gave for them. The story doesn't really dive into the nuances of that questioning, but rather sits with the feelings the questioner has. There are so many panels of expressions of our main characters as they simply feel something deeply. The art was so reflective and slow and ponderous. Things resolved very gently and simply in this world of pegasi and rangers and violinists who play to sheep. It was a warm hug and gentle stroll of a book about finding yourself and the pains that come with doing that, but also the unexpected delights. Fans of K. O'Neill will not be disappointed, and newcomers to this author will be pleasantly surprised by the gentle hand O'Neill offers as they guide you through their stories.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
4 people are waiting on Libby and I am no longer in the mood for this :( I plan to pick it up again eventually!