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This was a pick that borders on so-so. The concept is of two girls that are turned into super soldiers and their perspectives as they deal with learning the truth about the society they live in. For the most part I liked this but there were a few moments when I would just think okay this feels like Mockingjay in space and I couldn't shake the Hunger Games vibe concerning plot elements.
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Two of my games are having seasonal events right now so my reading has slowed somewhat but I still managed to finish three books this week. Including one #CalibreRoulette pick and my #BookSpin selection for June
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My goal is to finish my second Roulette pick and then start on my #DoubleSpin pick and then continue on with any series I've started.

This dedication made me howl with laughter! 😹

-No character depth
-Severely under-developed
-Unoriginal premise
-VERY problematic.
-There‘s a very harmful outing of an asexual character‘s identity via her being exposed to something that‘s quite difficult & painful.
-Same can be said about a trans character‘s identity.
-Queer characters are Queer in name only.
-A group of ppl inspired by Islam are portrayed as being terrorists & violent; as a Muslim, I was VERY offended.
-DNF.

Starting this book today. I dunno much about it other than it‘s a sapphic, spacey, sci-fi. I LOVED the author‘s debut duology, so I‘ve good vibes for this one.

#scifi #queerlit #ya

Definitely check out our July book pick. It was phenomenal! BA Space Chicks, FTW!

This book is sci-fi at it's finest. Two cyborg soldiers find themselves wrapped up in a dangerous political conspiracy that could determine the future of the human race. Great worldbuilding, interesting human/tech interaction (that also involves a healthy dash of body horror-- cyborgs, what can you do?), political turmoil, and unlikely friendships. A great read for anyone who loves spacefaring sci-fi. #netgalley #arc

Lake reading

We have a new episode of Unassigned Reading out for your listening pleasure! @sebrittain and I discuss some of our current reads (including these two) and our lingering bitterness over our Pottermore Patronuses.

Find it at unassignedreadingpod.com or wherever you listen to podcasts! And maybe leave a review while you're at it! 😊😂

Evening reading. 📚

Quite a day for tea! This time: iced hibiscus.

Jane Austen + sci-fi + lavender earl gray. The most obvious of pairings.

Girls kicking but in space, Bring it ON!

#coverlove #YAedition

July 17