A review by aehmyers
Venom & Vow by Elliott McLemore, Anna-Marie McLemore

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved the representation and the world. Castles that magically shift according to the royalty’s whims? Luminous foxes that are befriended by shoes? A monastery for trans people? A world built with mobility aids in mind? Yes please! I love the way this book distinguishes between acceptance despite transness and acceptance regardless of transness. And the nuance and contradictions of chronic pain. I found the characters lovable and they get a happy ending. I’m not usually a YA person, but sometimes reading queer YA really heals my inner queer kid that never truly got to exist.