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Mike Angeli is just trying to find where he belongs as he grows up. Then he finds his university‘s drag group.

This was charming. The poetry really worked for this coming of age story, while also examining identity through a mixed race and queer lens. That feeling of not being enough for any group. Atta‘s narration didn‘t really work for me, but the story as a whole was powerful and sweet. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Today has been a shit show with buses being late, clients cancelling and generally being shitty. I was in the right mood for paranormal silliness.

#HauntedShelf #Flerken

This one has some action in it! This is probably my favourite couple so far. The dynamic was different and they were both military.

My current read has an asexual protagonist! And all four of my #JuneOfARC books are queer! I‘ve also got the last book in the Last Binding series by Freya Marske on my nightstand waiting for me.

#SundayFunday Have a happy Pride Month! And remember to tag me in your posts!

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I had such high hopes for this, but really struggled with it. In part because of the language. (I had to look up several words I didn‘t know in the dictionary, and English is my first language!) I found it hard to focus, it was so dense.

Very damning of Canada in terms of the treatment of indigenous peoples and an interesting perspective on NDN queer life, I‘m glad I read it but wouldn‘t recommend it.

#lgbtbookbingo #lgbt

My 1st book for the #transrightsreadathon and I thought it was great! I very much want to read his memoir now.

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JVN discusses queer life in a series of personal essays complete with research and data to back up his opinions (love a good reference). Covering grief, public perception and imposter syndrome, as well as his HIV+ status and the HIV safety net, among other things - this was a great quick read.

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#lgbtbookbingo #lgbtq2023 @Kenyazero

I didn‘t finish the whole card but I did get a bingo!!

I didn‘t read nearly as much this year so I‘m happy with that. Can‘t wait for the next one!

After Witchmark, Grace finds herself in the position of dealing with the aftermath. Too bad she also has to deal with a manipulative father, a faerie envoy, a tempting journalist, & the moral center of her country.

I adore the setting of these books. & Grace redeems herself for me. Charming characters, & lots of political intrigue. & a examination of radical change vs moderate steps. The ending left one major plot point undealt with. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

A lake. A cursed princess. A swan. You think you know this story, but what if I tell you there‘s also a dying forest, an amnesiac enchantress, & the threat of war?

This was a charming, polyamorous/queer retelling of Swan Lake. A wonderful, if a bit confusing, magic system, sweet & diverse characters. And a thoughtful story on the importance of communication & honesty in a relationship. Very much reads like a debut, but very enjoyable. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

StoryGraph stats from last year! I made a real effort with queer books for #lgbtbookbingo!

It looks like I forgot to add a couple books, I take much better care in updating goodreads. I can‘t figure out what‘s missing though. 🤷🏻‍♀️