I mean what can I say? If you want a she/they queer MC with religious trauma and muscles for days and a femme3.7 ⭐️ I am sooooo gay *tilts cowboy hat*
I mean what can I say? If you want a she/they queer MC with religious trauma and muscles for days and a femme sapphic with anger and jealousy issues this is 100% for you.
This is not for the feint of heart, it is a more dystopian/horror leaning dark romance with a fair bit of gore around the wild spice scenes. I found it a really interesting premise however and really enjoyed the fusion of dark romance and dystopian genres here.
I suggest reading the TWs at the beginning which admittedly I did not. Helpfully the authors list everything in depth but I’ll list it below also.
Rep// White non-binary masc she/they queer MC, White she/her femme sapphic MC. Central romance is NBLW / sapphic.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want spoilers.
TW// depictions of torture, gore/violence, knife play, weapon of convenience, gun violence, murder, stabbing, sexual violence, biting, physical altercations, mutilation, mutilation of a corpse, toxic capitalism, getting caught in machinery, drowning, attempted murder, verbal, mental and physical abuse by a parent, crimes of passion, gaslighting, ableist language, misgendering, homophobia, head injury, stalking, transphobia/transphobic language, bugs (mostly cockroaches), rats, animal death (rats), cult mentalities, mention of KN*FE WIFE, cults/manifestos and active cult behavior, religious paraphernalia, mentions of god/religion, beheading, stabbing, claustrophobic scenarios, being buried alive.
Spice TWs// use of a baseball bat, choking, degradation ‘who’re�, spanking, praise, fingering, oral, overstimulation, orgasm denial, voyerism (forced and unforced), blood play, shibari/rope play (lasso)...more
3.8 ⭐️ Always a joy to be pulled back into this world. Whilst this wasn’t my favourite of the series it was still wonderful to listen to.
Audiobook nar3.8 ⭐️ Always a joy to be pulled back into this world. Whilst this wasn’t my favourite of the series it was still wonderful to listen to.
Audiobook narration 5 ⭐️ There is something so soothing/captivating about the narrators tone. Rarely will I pick audiobooks over physical, but with this series I adore the audio.
Vo’s writing style eternally has me floored. I think many novellas struggle with pacing but I’m yet to read a book by Vo that feels incomplete or rushed. They’re the perfect short read I turn to whenever I need to get out of a reading slump. It’s also a beautiful commentary on the power of memory and the privilege behind being heard.
4.5 ⭐️ A western / dystopian novel with a bunch of LGBT+ librarians toting guns.
I only marked this down a bit because I needed more of it.
This was a4.5 ⭐️ A western / dystopian novel with a bunch of LGBT+ librarians toting guns.
I only marked this down a bit because I needed more of it.
This was a book I ADORED but I seriously wanted more from some of the parts of the story. I wanted to delve into snippets of the world that were briefly mentioned but could have been explored further.
Everything else I loved. The setting is gripping and very much echoes realities and fears faced currently. It explores ideas of censorship and governments but in a Wild West futuristic setting.
Rep// Lesbian/Sapphic MC (doesn’t like men but does like non binary people), Non-Binary love interest (they/them), multiple sapphic prominent SC’s and a prominent WLW relationship between two women SC’s.
TW’s listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// homophobia and punishment for homosexuality, transphobia and misgendering, death, murder, bodies, guns, hanging (past), brief hostage situation, patriarchy/misogyny....more
It’s a simple premise: Why am I here? Am I enough? What is my purpose? The story is a wonderful exploration of that.
I was3.9 ⭐️ Cozy & contemplative.
It’s a simple premise: Why am I here? Am I enough? What is my purpose? The story is a wonderful exploration of that.
I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this one but I found myself completely immersed in this cozy read.
I do wish there was more focus on issues within the society because I have a hard time believing anything completely utopian is possible. Regardless of that Sibling Dex’s growth is wonderful to see.
**spoiler alert** 3.5 ⭐️ ‘Apparently I’m taking be gay do crime too far.�
A non-binary lesbian tracking down a masked killer with her anime loving best**spoiler alert** 3.5 ⭐️ ‘Apparently I’m taking be gay do crime too far.�
A non-binary lesbian tracking down a masked killer with her anime loving best friend? Yes..
The humour in this is really well polished as is the banter between the best friends.
I also really appreciated how coming out is handled in this, it was a comforting and fresh take on the subject. It’s a lot lower angst surrounding the subject, a lot less pressure and urgency, which I appreciated.
This is a murder mystery with slight mystery crew feels and a dash of Knives Out if it was set in high school.
I would like to point out some -possibly problematic- antisemitic tropes featured in the second half involving secret societies, wealth, and other themes. It would be interesting to hear other opinions.
Rep// MC is a Non-Binary Lesbian, Queer Black SC (boy), Pansexual Chinese SC (girl), Trans SC(boy), Non Binary SC, Many other queer/non binary SC’s that are more background
Thank you to Harper Collins for providing me with a copy for an honest review.
TW’s (please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.)
TW// Watching people against their knowledge, mentions of suicide, Murder, Drugging (off page), Threats, Knife crime, Themes of coming out (handled positively), Negligent Police, Gaslighting...more
This one is for the Locked Tomb fans. My jaw is on the floor. I’m annoyed this has been sat on my shelf for a year and I’ve only just uncovered it becThis one is for the Locked Tomb fans. My jaw is on the floor. I’m annoyed this has been sat on my shelf for a year and I’ve only just uncovered it because YES.
We have a lot of morally grey characters here, all with rich backstories and missions. I couldn’t put this down.
I haven’t found a sci-fi I’ve been this drawn to all year. Whilst there’s a lot going on I found it easy to follow, and there was so many plot twists that genuinely had me surprised.
Rep// Bisexual White MC who cannot speak and uses Sign language, Sapphic Asian MC who uses a prosthetic, Non-binary Japanese MC (they/them), Ace panromantic MC, many other characters who use Sign language. Central romance is queer / sapphic but isn’t a heavy focus.
TW’s listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// brief mention of self harm, enslaved people, forced removal of voice / ability to speak, physical abuse from parent (past, briefly mentioned on page), forced experimentation, asphyxiation, death, bombs, guns, knives, mild gore, racism, beatings, forced sex work themes (any sex etc occurs off page and is only referenced)....more
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