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587 reviews

The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.75

So… that was gross… good for her tho. But that was just… bleh. Grody

Cubs & Campfires by Dylan Drakes

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

God damn that was hot as fuck. This is what I’ve been looking for in cozy romance. This specifically. I loved. I need 20 more books just like it. I love it. It was amazing. 

House Corrino by Brian Herbert

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The plot is pretty solid in this one. Shadam is kinda an asshole. I’m really not surprised as to why he hated Leto. Did they fucking retcon Pieter de Vires?! Like wtf was that? But the book wasn’t terrible. Not great. But not terrible. The Harkonnens are just, comically evil. I’m not a huge fan of the structure of the books. I’m not fan of how “zoomed out” everything is, there were so many instances where if it was more fleshed out and detailed it would’ve been way cooler. But overall it was an interesting trilogy. 

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse

tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Roanhorse knocks it out of the park again. I love her writing. She packed so much Navajo culture and lore in here. It was so freaking cool. Clan powers were cool. The various gods and Demi-gods were cool. I want to see where this goes bc there were a lot of loose ends at the end of this one. 

Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

dark inspiring medium-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? Yes

5.0

Ugh. Amazing. I loved it. Chuck Tingle is a master horror storyteller who always packs a powerful punch when it comes to themes and messaging. This time? Fuck AI, fuck corporate greed, fuck people trying to dictate what queer stories are allowed to be shared. Excellent book. Loved it. Even had an Easter egg of Camp Damascus in there too!

Straight by Chuck Tingle

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Damn this shit goes hard. Its main message is about how community and queers standing together will bring safety and that allies giving crumbs of hope and support won’t save us. Excellent story. It needed to be a full novel though. 

The Fire Beneath Azura by John C Griffin

adventurous medium-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? Yes

4.75

Finished The Fire Beneath Azura today. I had to pause to finish up the Wheel of Time but I immediately picked it back up because it was AWESOME. The plot is so interesting. The story has a bunch of super unique POVs. My fav was Tunis, least fav was Cade. Nadim seems like his story is going to be the most interesting content wise. Wynn was interesting, but not the most exciting. The world building slowing unraveling was my favorite part. It’s great. I need book 2 like, ASAP

A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging emotional 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? Yes

5.0

It’s done. It was amazing. 

Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

adventurous tense 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? Yes

5.0

God damn this one was good. Fuck. I loved this ending. I love this entire plot. The story just did not stop going nuts. The best one I’ve read yet. 

Muscle Cub by Slade James

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked this one better than the first one tbh. I liked the MC better. I think he was a reflection of the author. Frank discussions about erectile dysfunction in this one was surprising. But seeing as how it was an older man and younger cub, it could definitely be a real hurdle in a relationship. I really liked Austin. He was so damn cute. This series makes me wanna own a gay camp ground.