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13 reviews

Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century by Alice Wong

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challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

one of my favourite reads of this year so far. i really enjoyed that this book maintained a respectable and engaging portrayal of the trans experience in a regency setting. oliver is such a lovable protagonist and deserves all the love in the world. the only thing i wish was more developed was oliver’s acceptance of darcy’s apology. regardless, this was wonderful. 
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The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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adventurous challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

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The Archie Encyclopedia by Archie Superstars

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informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

probably the first time in a really long time where i’ve read a book in one sitting. samra habib’s journey from fear of her future to a life full of love is groundbreaking. the way she shows community towards other queer muslims like her is so selfless, and i love that her family grows to appreciate and accept her for who she is.
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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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

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Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Loveless by Alice Oseman

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

when reading this book, i felt so deeply connected to its message of wholehearted love. in showing love to ourselves and others, we heal, we grow, we connect, we learn, we understand, and our beings become stronger and confident. the society wr live in wants us to gravitate towards lovelessness, to burn us out, but love is saying “we will rise up. we will be.”
Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire by Alice Wong

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challenging emotional informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

as always, alice wong’s incredible inclusion of disabled writers has always been one of my favourite things to read. although, i would like to note that not every article/essay here necessarily comments on intimacy, which i would have appreciated a lot more of. otherwise, an incredible, heartwarming and emotional book that i think everyone should read.