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Eight Kinky Nights: An f/f Chanukah romance by Xan West

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was the second romance book I ever read that I felt represented by any characters and with realistic portrayals of dealing with trauma and grief while learning how to take care of and stand up for yourself while navigating your changing identity and polyamorus relationships. Normally I'm not really into explicit/graphic sex scenes in books but the love and care between the MCs was at the forefront and carried me through. Having a kinky educator for an MC ended up being a brilliant way to give information about kink/sex/polyamory that didn't feel like unnecessary exposition while making sure the reader had necessary knowledge. This is at the top of my list for romance recommendations.

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Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

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Pageboy by Elliot Page

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emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

I'm very glad I waited to read this after first getting a copy. It's very intense and does not shy away from all the harmful things we think up from the entertainment industry. It was incredibly hard to heard Jenette recount it all as well. It's a good book and discusses a lot of important topics while giving a deep look into unhealthy cycles, coming to terms with abuse from parents, eating disorders and recovery from, and so much more. 

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She Holds The Sun by Ashley Coady

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emotional reflective

5.0


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Crip Negativity by J. Logan Smilges

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Cleaning up my currently reading- it's been over a year since I last picked it up so I'd need to start over anyways to refresh my memory. I am going to finish it though!
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

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

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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Cleaning up my currently reading. Also started with a library copy but now I have my own copy
The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers by Mark Gevisser

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Just not currently in the mood for a serious, non fiction book at the moment
Worry by Alexandra Tanner

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

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