pick5/5 ⭐
Like in other A. J. White's books, through all the blood and hurt what stands out the most is the deep love between the characters - flawed characters written in a way that makes me feel so close to them.
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pick5/5 ⭐
Like in other A. J. White's books, through all the blood and hurt what stands out the most is the deep love between the characters - flawed characters written in a way that makes me feel so close to them.
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The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa
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pickHistory, ships, pirates, queer characters - what's not to love? Exactly! Sure, at the end it got a bit too much YA for me, but I think in that age readers just need that. Everything else was just an awesome ride. I loved how Mar grows and learns to accept themselves, Novoa wrote their journey really good and I think a lot of young readers will relate. And maybe some of us older ones, too?
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Reminder for #RiseUpReads September 2025
The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa
Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.
Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.
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An emotional examination of grief and queer identity. Excellent narration!
pickFor my Topics bookclub we are reading “Cryptids” in September, and this was available on audio from my library. I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
Noah is 12 and trans and in deep grief over loss of his best friend Lewis. Lewis loved the legend of Mothman, so Noah starts writing to the Cryptids and leaving the letter notebook outdoors overnight. Someone seems to be reading the letters, but who?
Noah navigates school, new friends, bullies.
Recently listened to the podcast Beyond Suspicion interesting that she went and got the professionals in for advice, it was good.
Started reading More Me With You by Alex Bertie so far quite interesting.
(Can't find the book on litsy)
#queerbook
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#lifeabroad
We went camping for my birthday, and made sure to bring hammocks and books to enjoy together. I love reading in my hammock! #Camping #ReadOutside #Hammock
pickThis is such a sweet, honest look at one couple's experience with an individual's transition. The author doesn't shy away from the lows and the struggles, but it is a very affirming read. She does a great job of giving space for both her and her partner's voice. It was wonderful to read their story, and I'm grateful that they were comfortable sharing their journey.
