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    Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki
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    The graphic novel 'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me' by Mariko Tamaki follows the protagonist Freddy as she navigates a toxic romantic relationship with Laura Dean. Despite Laura's controlling and manipulative behavior, Freddy finds it difficult to break away from the cycle of breaking up and getting back together. The story also delves into Freddy's self-discovery journey, the importance of self-love, and the challenges of teenage relationships, all portrayed through the lens of LGBTQ characters and relationships. The book addresses themes of toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and the struggles of finding one's self-worth in the midst of a difficult romance.

    The narrative unfolds with a focus on Freddy's growth as she learns to value herself and recognize the toxicity in her relationship with Laura Dean. Through the support of her friends and her own self-realization, Freddy begins to understand the complexities of love, friendship, and the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. The graphic novel also touches on the impact of toxic relationships on other aspects of Freddy's life, highlighting the difficulties of navigating high school dynamics and the power dynamics within teenage relationships.


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    The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley
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    In 'The Bedlam Stacks' by Natasha Pulley, readers are taken on a journey to 19th century Peru where the protagonist, Merrick Tremayne, is on a mission to find the cinchona tree to obtain quinine. The story unfolds with elements of magical realism, mysterious settings, and a quest for a cure for malaria, all wrapped in a slow-paced narrative that delves into family history and fantastical elements. The writing style is descriptive, creating a vivid picture of the exotic locations and engaging the readers in a world full of mysticism and adventure.

    Although I hadn’t been shot at for years, it took me a long time to understand that the bang wasn’t artillery. I sat up in bed to look out of the window, half-balanced on my elbows, but there was noth...

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    Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder
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    Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder is a unique blend of horror, fantasy, cosmic elements, and apocalyptic themes. The story revolves around a new virus with harsh qualities that leads to an impending apocalypse, as experienced by three women who are transformed in different ways by the virus. The novel starts off strong, setting the tone for a scary horror story with creepy situations and disturbing events, but takes unexpected twists and turns that delve into cosmic horror, biblical folklore, and Lovecraftian mythos. The writing style is even and approachable, with foreshadowing and just enough explanation to keep readers curious and engaged.


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    Black Wave by Michelle Tea
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    Black Wave by Michelle Tea is a unique and daring novel that combines elements of science fiction, memoir, and metafiction. The story follows Michelle, a young lesbian living in San Francisco during the 1990s, as she navigates her addictions, relationships, and the impending end of the world. The first half of the book delves into Michelle's self-destructive lifestyle and her experiences with her friends in a dying city, while the second half shifts to Los Angeles where Michelle grapples with writing a screenplay and struggling with the end of the world accelerating around her.

    Michelle wasn’t sure when everyone started hanging out at the Albion. She had managed to pass the corner dive for years without going inside, simply noting the dank, flat-beer stink wafting from its o...

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    Everfair
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    Book 1 in the series:Everfair

    Everfair - Everfair by Nisi Shawl
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    Everfair by Nisi Shawl is a steampunk alternate history novel set in an African utopia called Everfair, challenging the brutal Belgian rule in Congo. The book spans 30 years and features a diverse ensemble cast of characters from various backgrounds, exploring themes of agency, colonialism, and the impact of individual actions on history. The writing style includes jumps in time between chapters, providing a prologue-like structure that drives home the alternate history aspect and emphasizes the power of personal narratives in shaping the future.

    Lisette Toutournier sighed. She breathed in again, out, in, the marvelous air smelling of crushed stems, green blood bruised and roused by her progress along this narrow forest path. Her progress, and...

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    Salt Slow by Julia Armfield
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    'Salt Slow' by Julia Armfield is a collection of short stories that delve into the realms of horror, magical realism, and surrealism. The stories are described as fantastic, creepy, unsettling, and darkly delightful, often featuring creepy or fantastical twists in mundane everyday settings. Armfield's writing style is praised for its beautiful prose, eerie and abstract imagery, and the ability to create wacky, weird, and vivid characters that explore themes of transitions, female queerness, and gothic elements.

    Our bathroom shelves are a graveyard of bottles – discarded jars and lotion pumps left to clog at their necks and nozzles, ointments used for two weeks and then abandoned. My Mother buys special sloug...

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    Earth Logic
    Book 2 in the series:Elemental Logic

    Earth Logic - Elemental Logic by Laurie J. Marks
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    "Earth Logic" is the second installment in the Elemental Logic series by Laurie J. Marks. It continues the story of the war between the Shaftali and the Sainnites, with a stronger focus on the character Karis. The plot is described as heavier than the first book, with characters like Zanja and Karis finding their place. is praised for its great characters that continue to grow and change throughout, as well as the captivating writing style that makes the fantasy world easy to visualize.

    Chapter 1 The woman who was the hope of Shaftal walked in solitude through a snow-muffled woodland. Dressed in three shirts of threadbare wool and an ancient sheepskin jerkin, she carried an ax in a s...

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    Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So
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    'Afterparties' by Anthony Veasna So is a collection of short stories that delve into the lives of Cambodian Americans, particularly focusing on the children of Cambodian refugees in Stockton, CA. The stories explore themes of cultural identity, integration into American society, and the lingering impact of the Khmer Rouge genocide. The writing style is described as fresh, specific, and expertly crafted, offering nuanced perspectives on complex cultural identities and LGBTQ experiences within the Cambodian immigrant community.

    The first night the man orders an apple fritter, it is three in the morning, the streetlamp is broken, and California Delta mist obscures the waterfront’s run-down buildings, except for Chuck’s Donuts...

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    Vicious Devotion
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    Book 1 in the series:Wed in the Wild

    Vicious Devotion - Wed in the Wild by Aveda Vice
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    'Vicious Devotion' in the 'Wed in the Wild' series by Aveda Vice is a wild emotional ride filled with trauma, love, and healing. The story follows a group of characters, each with their own past traumas and unique personalities, as they navigate a complex relationship full of emotions, longing, lust, grief, and anger. The plot revolves around a polyamorous queer 'couple' involving Caius, Pheir, Aren, and Lev, with themes of enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience, and paranormal elements like pack dynamics and power struggles. The author's writing style is described as captivating, with a focus on character development, action, and spice, creating a story that is both beautiful and real.


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    Siren Queen by Nghi Vo
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    'Siren Queen' by Nghi Vo is a unique take on old Hollywood, blending magical realism with the gritty realities of the film industry in the 1920s. The protagonist, an American born Chinese girl, navigates the dangers of pursuing stardom while facing both magical and real-life challenges. The writing style combines beautiful and elegant prose to create a world filled with monsters, magic, and the complexities of love and ambition. However, some readers felt that the story's most interesting actions were often told through second-hand summaries, leaving certain aspects of the plot feeling distant and underdeveloped.


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