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ssleif
Raybearer | Jordan Ifueko
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Aaaaaaaaa excellent. This one had a rocky start, a lot of time skipping that didn't particularly help you settle in. But all the pieces come together in a Very satisfying manner. Eventually. ;) Otherwise, gorgeous setting, characters you definitely come to live and root for, wonderfully musical language, and some refreshing (and new to me) elements. A+ can recommend, particularly for the kind of casual #queerbooks rep You always love to see. 💚

ssleif #lgbtbooks #lgbtfantasy #queerfantasy specifically, there's a main character who seems to be Ace, and lots of inclusive language and casual reference to queer identities and relationships. Gender norms are more rigid, but partly that is plot relevant. And then there's this kind of poly vibe, not unlike sense8, that I really dug. 3y
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ssleif
Soulstar | C. L. Polk
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Aaaaaaaaaaa an excellent close to this trilogy. All three of these books were at once immensely satisfying, but also hard. Through the lense of this steampunk ish magical not! London, many themes and frustrations and injustices and hopes that parallel contemporary politics are explored. The resonance make the stakes feel even higher than they are-- which makes the anxiety deeper just as it makes the Justice sweeter. A+, excellent, well done.

ssleif Also #queerbooks, #lgbtbooks, #lgbtfantasy. There was a wonderful non-binary character in here, and a central romantic relationship that was just unbelievably tender and strong and I loved it. This series really does do a good job of balancing the emotional and romantic arcs of the characters with the sociopolitical ones. 3y
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ssleif
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Book 5 in this series was excellent, if more than a bit stressful there at the end! I'm going to pause before hitting the next two in the series, since this and book 4 basically functioned like one larger book I think. But it was good, lots of character work, stress and growth on the core romantic relationship, and new characters and magics. (And dragons!!!) Can still recommend the series. #queerbooks #lgbtbooks #queerfantasy #lgbtfantasy

Kenyazero This one was, somehow, a much more stressful read than the other books! The next one was less stressful. 3y
ssleif @Kenyazero oh good. XD not that I didn't like it, I absolutely did, but I was legit anxious, particularly through the caper and flight at the end. 3y
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ssleif
Stalking Darkness | Lynn Flewelling
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Second book in the series, stakes are much higher, and it's a lot more gay. 👌👍👌👍 Still a fan. I love these two protagonists so much, and if you're a high fantasy/political intrigue fan, this may be the epic romance/adventure for you! #queerfantasy #queerbooks #lgbtfantasy

Kenyazero That's a really great cover! I love this series, it's one of my favorites. 3y
ssleif I had started the series several years ago, but left off partway through book three, I think, so I'm enjoying the reread, and looking forward to stuff I haven't read! Such a good series. 💚💚 And yeah, I'd never seen this cover, library audiobook, until this read. It's neat. 3y
CruelSister I love this cover! 3y
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Kenyazero
Shards of Time | Lynn Flewelling
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an excellent conclusion to the Night Runner series. I love these books and am sad to see the series end, but I'm not disappointed. #fantasy #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtfantasy

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Kenyazero
Ruin of Stars | Linsey Miller
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I enjoyed this second book more than the first. Without the competition to the death trope, the characters were able to come into themselves better, and the story was more engaging. #lgbt #lgbtq #genderfluid #lgbtfantasy #lgbtliterature #queerbook #queerfantasy #lgbtcharacter

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Kenyazero
The Quartered Sea | Tanya Huff
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I loved this book. It was a fun read set in an awesome world. The ending felt a little rushed but also awesomely earned, which was a weird mix of impressions to have. #lgbt #lgbtliterature #lgbtfantasy #magic #music #elemental #lgbtcharacter #queerbook #queerfantasy

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Kenyazero
Huntress | Malinda Lo
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This was a satisfying book. I liked the pacing of it and enjoyed the characters. #lgbt #lgbtq #yalit #lgbtliterature #lgbtfantasy #lgbtcharacter #magic #queerbook #queerfantasy

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Kenyazero
Magic's Pawn | Mercedes Lackey
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I read this in high school, during which time I was a struggling reader. I missed many of the details because reading was hard, but I enjoyed reading this book anyway. It was a fun experience, and I loved the connections between magic users. #magic #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtfantasy #lgbtliterature #bard #horses #lgbtcharacter #queerfantasy #queerbook

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Kenyazero
Melusine | Sarah Monette
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This book offered a fun storyline and an interesting exploration of anxiety and PTSD (whether on purpose or by coincidence, I don't know). I had some trouble seeing the villain as a character. #lgbt #lgbtfantasy #lgbtq #lgbtliterature #ghost #magic #anxiety #queerbook #queerfantasy #lgbtcharacter #trauma