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May Day Flowers by Faeri Sami
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
There POV changes mid paragraph made it a bit confusing as did discrepancies in the time/setting. I wasn't connecting to the characters so I stopped for now.
The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
Hmmm…not what I thought it was going to be or where the story would go. Not sure how to rate it.
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
4.25
I don't know how to rate this… For me, dystopias read like horror. We’re in the far future, yet humanity hasn’t evolved—humans are still the same pieces of shit, cycling through the same systems of oppression. And yeah, that’s probably the truth, but damn, that truth makes my heart hurt. The author weaves a brutal, gripping story that delves into society, family, medicine, science, neurodivergence, gender, and identity. The characters, especially Aster, are so complex—flawed, brilliant, and deeply real, carrying both trauma and resilience in a world that’s hell-bent on breaking them. It’s fascinating, it’s intense, and it’s one of those stories that sticks with me, haunting my thoughts long after I’ve finished.
It is a story filled with slavery, subjugation, classism, racism, tyrannical rule, abuses of power, assault, rape. Hope is buried in it deep and hard to find.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Classism
Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh
4.5
The beginning was just a touch slow for me but that might be due to the focus on the competition.
By about 40% the relationship takes the forefront and it is desperately sweet!
By about 40% the relationship takes the forefront and it is desperately sweet!
Yours Celestially by Al Hess
5.0
This was such a lovely book! There's a cozy, comforting vibe to it, with the greenspaces, self-built homes, and the warmth and care shown by the characters. I was particularly intrigued by the concept of Limbo as a place where souls reflect on themselves and choose their next life through a resurrection program. Each character is distinct and fully developed—Metatron, the AI angel, is my personal favorite. The story beautifully explores themes of platonic relationships & found family in a queer normative world.