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

Interesting.

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His Quiet Agent | Ada Maria Soto

“Do you have anyone running a Super Bowl pool up here?“ Arthur hated football but he couldn't handle another sideways promotion, even if that meant sticking his head up.

“Agent Sims used to do it, but he bashed a fax machine to death with a three-hole punch, then quit. So, that's an open position, as it were.“

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random_michelle

His Quiet Agent | Ada Maria Soto

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I did a comfort reread to spend time with some of my favorite characters.

An ace romance that on the surface seems nothing like a romance, yet it's absolutely a romance.

“I'm sure there's a culture somewhere where silently shoving finger food at someone is an acceptable form of courting. Hobbits maybe.“
“I'm not-“
“Yes, you are and it's adorable.

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PuddleJumper

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

#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 3w

peanutnine Oh yay I was planning on reading this regardless. Looking forward to reading with a group and seeing everyone's thoughts! 3w

PuddleJumper @peanutnine It won by a lot so hopefully several people will be reading it. I'd never heard of it before 3w

AmandaBlaze I read it and loved it! 3w

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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) 1mo

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) 1mo

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

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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? 1mo

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) 1mo

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

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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 1mo

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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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How to Be a Normal Person | Tj Klune

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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.

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Lauredhel

The Cybernetic Tea Shop | Meredith Katz

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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! 🤩 4mo

Kitta Wow!! 🤩 4mo

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

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