Welcome to Litsy!

I read this with #QueerBC a while ago and am catching up on reviews. This book dives into second-generation Muslim American experiences, friendship, trauma, and being LGBTQIA in this community. The pacing and character development are well utilized, and the stories shared paint a strong picture. It was distressing that the girls‘ trauma was never addressed, often true in real life. Do read the content warnings. #LGBTQIA #MuslimAmerican

Stewart‘s epic storytelling and well-developed characters continue in this second book as Lin and Jovis continue to build their understanding of the complicated past that lead us them to this point. Between mysterious powers, morally gray decisions, complicated relationships, an encroaching army, and sinking islands, they have a lot to consider! And that ending was so fun/cute/surprising/exciting! 🤩 #Fantasy #LGBTQIA

A fantasy folklore sapphic love story. Set in 1832 on the south shore of NS. About a married selkie and the midwife who delivers her baby. “She held her love in an open hand.” It‘s beautiful. Another great one from @DebinHawaii and #AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
I‘m a little slow with my #ShelfSweeper #4Elizabeth I had a busy week, but I‘m hoping to have a book filled weekend. @Andrew65 @Tove_Reads

I was here for the travel and food part of the story, and the characters were sweet. I did not care for the casual sex contest storyline, but given that all of the characters were respectful and open about feelings and intentions, it was handled in the best way it could have been I guess.

Low pick for me- I would recommend reading the blurb before you pick it up.

I woke up the other day & thought "i am ready to be hurt again" and immediately started my reread. I remembered the basics but had forgotten so much- and going on Cooper's emotional journey (he's really going through it!!!) was SO GOOD. Will I be brave enough to move on to book 3... where it very much looks like the boys will be going through it again - but this time with Oliver's family being the ones entangled in a murder investigation? TBD.

I love this cover and the pages! I‘m excited for the story too!

This morning I took my mom to an appointment near the doughnut store, where I had a credit for a free doughnut and coffee. Good times.

I finished the monster fantasy in and around all that, and I‘m divided. I stuck with it because in theory, it‘s MY THING right down to its core, but I never connected with the characters and I felt no chemistry between them. I mostly finished it because I very much wanted Homily‘s family to get eaten.

Luc drove me f*cking insane. There were so many times where I wanted to ✨scream✨ at him to shut. up. Stop talking. Not a single one of these characters has a braincell among them they‘re willing to use, and from the reviews I‘ve read for Husband Material, I‘m gonna pass. None of these people are real in a way that isn‘t even fun. No thank you!

2.5 stars | #romance #lgbtqia

And now, a monster fantasy. It‘s too early for me to say how I feel about this one, but I‘m getting a strong “it could go either way” vibe that the Litsy reviews seem to back up. Here‘s hoping I fall into the OMG SO AWESOME camp.

A bit late, but my favourite book from April was The Brides of High Hill by Nghi Vo, the latest fantasy novella about a nonbinary, story-collectimg monk who travels to an ancient estate for a wedding. There are shades of Bluebeard here, but not all is as it seems! I loved this horror-tinged story, but I think We Are Okay by Nina LaCour was more emotionally resonant for me, so that's the winner in that bracket. #ReadingBracket2025