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The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
(Before I get to my review, standing ovation to my local library system for maintaining a diverse collection for the community!👏😭)
Let me start off with the fact that, as a white bi woman, I am not the intended audience for this book, so please don't let me be the last word on whether or not you choose to read or recommend it.
This book is an absolute treasure trove of information and resources for bisexual men, especially black bisexual men, as well as an extremely valuable resource for anyone wanting to be better allies to them. It covers so much ground, from safe and consensual sex, dealing with religious trauma, examining your biases, etc., etc. I also really appreciate the importance he places on black feminist values and holding oneself accountable for the ways that bi men still benefit from and participate in misogyny, among other things. Yussuf's writing is confident, honest, and encouraging. I feel like I not only learned a lot, but I now have new avenues to explore to continue learning.
Let me start off with the fact that, as a white bi woman, I am not the intended audience for this book, so please don't let me be the last word on whether or not you choose to read or recommend it.
This book is an absolute treasure trove of information and resources for bisexual men, especially black bisexual men, as well as an extremely valuable resource for anyone wanting to be better allies to them. It covers so much ground, from safe and consensual sex, dealing with religious trauma, examining your biases, etc., etc. I also really appreciate the importance he places on black feminist values and holding oneself accountable for the ways that bi men still benefit from and participate in misogyny, among other things. Yussuf's writing is confident, honest, and encouraging. I feel like I not only learned a lot, but I now have new avenues to explore to continue learning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Well. That was something.
Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Moderate: Antisemitism and Abandonment
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My favorite of the trilogy!
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.5
Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life by ALLIE BENDER, Emily Strong
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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
I can see how this would be too slow for some romance readers, but the slow build-up of the main characters' friendship was so lovely to me. It was refreshing to read a romance with older characters, and I could relate to both of them on various levels. There is some really great, important representation to be found in the MMC, and the conversations around it were beautifully handled.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Death of parent, and Acephobia/Arophobia
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.75
Absolutely adorable, wonderfully illustrated, and so silly! Cannot recommend this little sapphic gem enough! 🥰
The Boy and the Dog by Seishū Hase
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Car accident, and Murder