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#QueerBC October buddy read is Don‘t Let the Forest In by CG Drews

Has anyone read this? Was anyone planning on reading this? Everyone is welcome to join even if they aren't part of the book club

It's on KU at the moment so I think I'll add it to my list

Thank you to everyone that voted!

I‘ve set up a buddy read on SG - https://app.thestorygraph.com/buddy_reads/93468150-c7f1-446f-8c7b-92f024aa28da

PuddleJumper @ElizaMarie @BookmarkTavern @Read4life @peanutnine @Jari-chan @lil1inblue @willaful @GirlNamedJesse @maich @WJCintron @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jenniferw88 @Zuhkeeyah @rwmg @JenlovesJT47 @Catsandbooks @JudeCC @AbigailJaneBlog @Butterfinger @Kenyazero @flying_monkeys @TheBookHippie @AllDebooks @Kitta @LitsyEvents 2d

peanutnine Oh yay I was planning on reading this regardless. Looking forward to reading with a group and seeing everyone's thoughts! 2d

PuddleJumper @peanutnine It won by a lot so hopefully several people will be reading it. I'd never heard of it before 2d

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Doppoetry

Don't Let The Forest In | C. G. Drews

so-so

I enjoyed the first few hours of the book, but the rest felt pointless, repetitive, and hollow. There's some good messaging, there's an attempt at discussing mental illness, etc, as well as good LGBTQ+ rep, but it wasn't enough to keep me engaged with the novel. I found the writing good for a while, until it just started to be overdramatic and attempting to build atmosphere by throwing words around that didn't end up meaning anything.

Doppoetry The whole book felt more like it was trying to be an aesthetic instead of having any substance. The author makes an attempt at building relationships between all these characters, but it never goes anywhere. There is a bit of a fetishization of the two male MCs and their relationship. I found it a bit strange because one of them claims to be asexual, but feels more like he's a gay man trying to pretend to be asexual, which is weird because both- (edited) 1w

Doppoetry The character and the author are asexual, but he just... feels off somehow?? I can't really put my finger on it. The Lesbian character feels a lot more solid IMO than the ace rep here, so take that with a grain of salt.

There is nothing wrong with being a teen and not being sure of your sexuality, but this feels like it tries to pander more than be genuine ace rep. (at least to me) (This also being in modern day and there's plenty of resources-) (edited) 1w

Doppoetry (-online about asexuality and literally any other sexual orientation, so bro could have legit just googled stuff) 1w

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TieDyeDude Thanks for the review. It's tough when LGBTQ+ rep feels off. Is the character just on a spot on the spectrum we aren't familiar with, or is the author mis-/uninformed? 1w

Doppoetry @TieDyeDude he feels a bit more like a straight up Gay character than an asexual character. Its most likely because it isn't explored fully that it feels off. (edited) 1w

Doppoetry @TieDyeDude a lot of people really love the ace rep here too so maybe it is just me as well 1w

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Kenyazero

Aces Wild: A Heist | Amanda DeWitt

so-so

A group of ace and aro teens (plus one tween) internet friends meet up, and to support one of their own, carry out a heist. I have questions about some elements, and never got fully invested in the main character's plight. I also wish the mom had been more developed and less of a concept driving the plot. #LGBTQIA #Heist #YoungAdult

Kenyazero Read for #Roll100 @puddlejumper; and #OwlHouseReadathon Tibbles: involves revenge 2w

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian

Elseship: An Unrequited Affair | Tree Abraham

bailed

This is a well done multimedia memoir, but just not for me. I'm going to donate it to the library book sale and hopefully it will find its reader! #QueerBooks #Asexual

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yourfavouritemixtape

How to Be a Normal Person | Tj Klune

pick

This is an adorable book in which nothing really happens. It might have irked me at another point. But for now it was a welcomed cozy read.

10 likes

Lauredhel

The Cybernetic Tea Shop | Meredith Katz

pick

Gorgeous little sapphic (?) romance novella featuring an ace heroine and a robot who runs a tea shop. Examinations of SFnal AI personhood, ethics, nurture, and autonomy.

And I'm done! Nine graphic novels, nine text novels/novellas, and a poetry book.

#LGBTQIA2025 @Kenyazero

BookmarkTavern Wow! 🤩 3mo

Kitta Wow!! 🤩 3mo

Kenyazero I knew this is a book I need to read 🤩 excellent bingo finish! 3mo

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Lauranahe

Don't Let the Forest In | CG Drews

pick

Very beautifully written, and very dark. The teen angst/love got a little repetitive and annoying, but overall enjoyed it a lot.

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peanutnine

The Romantic Agenda | Claire Kann

Yellow - Sunshine 💛 #PrideRec2025 @PuddleJumper
These books have summer vibes, the characters having their adventures out in the sun ☀️

PuddleJumper Wish I was in a pool right now 3mo

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ChaoticMissAdventures

Let's Talk About Love | Claire Kann

so-so

This was a bit of a disappointment. I have read Kann before and really like her book Romantic Agenda, but this time around I was just annoyed with most of the characters. Our MC felt super juvenile - she is in college but I am reading an actual YA of boys set in HS and they are acting more mature than this.
I thought everyone around her was awful including her best friends & love interest which is always a bummer
Overall this just wasn't for me.

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ChaoticMissAdventures

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Identity, and the Meaning of Sex | Angela Chen

Friday #Pride book recs!

Ace and Intersex books are not very common. Here are three each I recommend.

Ace = A-sexual this is such a scale! Angela Chen's nonfiction book Ace helped me so much to understand that range. I really recommend it.

**I originally added a book that after more research (I read it years ago before I knew better) appears to be harmful. This is an updated graphic.

ChaoticMissAdventures Curious about an asexual romance? It felt like 2 separate ideas that could never meet but this adorable romance changed my mind. Good for people who like love triangles, fake dating tropes, and character who just respect each other.

The Romantic Agenda

4mo

ChaoticMissAdventures If you have not read River Solomon what are you waiting for?? This one is fantastic. Aster is Ace, they are also a mechanic on a space ship. The universe that Solomon has created is large, detailed, and creative, and the characters are interesting to follow.

An Unkindness of Ghosts

4mo

ChaoticMissAdventures Sci-Fi/Fantasy Queen Le Guin this is about a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants spend most of their time without a gender. Called a groundbreaking book for both sci-fi and for intersex stories. Well worth everyone's time.

Left Hand of Darkness

4mo

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ChaoticMissAdventures This is a classic for intersex novels. It has been a long time since I have read it, but the vibe and the heart of the story and the family vividly have stuck with me. Please be aware this is an older book so may contain some outdated ideas or language. Still worth the read.

Middlesex (Revised)

4mo

ChaoticMissAdventures I struggled to find intersex books I have read. so I am adding one that I plan to read this month. This one has great ratings on GR and I am excited to get into it. I have read a few articles about the author and they sound lovely.

Icarus

4mo

TieDyeDude Thanks for sharing! My wife and I are both ace, and I love discovering books with ace characters. I tend to avoid romance novels because they don't speak to my experience, but I might consider Kann's book 😉 (edited) 4mo

ChaoticMissAdventures @TieDyeDude I am not a big romance person either, I am trying another by Kann this month, there are not a ton of Ace books out there! 4mo

willaful @TieDyeDude A surprising number of romance authors and readers are ace! But of course there are many different types of ace experience. Have you read any John Wiswell? 4mo

Kitta Ooh thanks. I was looking for some recommendations related to this! 3mo

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