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51 reviews
Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson
Better than average prose writing than the usual MM books. Epic fantasy setting that's a bit twee at times but overall a good read. I like how a dragon's hoard and strength comes from people who love the dragon. There are some shonen anime moments (lending each other strength at a critical moment) but I still enjoyed the story.
The Barbarian's Vow by Keira Andrews
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
Interesting duology with a surprising amount of politics and plot. One of the better MM romances I've read so far.
Changed: Mated to the Alien Alpha by Robin Moray
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Hot and hilarious. The ending is unfortunately quite rushed but still an extremely fun romp.
Silk & Steel by Ariana Nash
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
The dragons are creepy degenerates, which I haven't seen in a fantasy series before.
Dark world with a lot of war and toxic politics, toxic sex, and toxic relationships. The characters are messy af. All hurt, no comfort, and it's a fun romp. On to book two.
Dark world with a lot of war and toxic politics, toxic sex, and toxic relationships. The characters are messy af. All hurt, no comfort, and it's a fun romp. On to book two.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Sexual violence
Beyond the Sea by Keira Andrews
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
The half-Filipino background of the main character was a pleasant surprise. Everything about the extended family dynamics and how his Filipina mom spoke was on point, the author did her research.
The Monk by Matthew Lewis
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Holy fuck what insane monstrosity did I just read (a compliment)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Incest and Rape
Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia: Strategies to Take Back Your Life by Barbara K. Bruce, Andy Abril
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
2.75
A better alternative is The Fibro Manual by Ginevra Liptan.
The first half is useful for the overview of the condition for people who are newly diagnosed or unfamiliar with fibromyalgia. But the treatment portion is lacking--for a self-help book it's fairly unhelpful.
There are some good tips regarding pacing while doing exercise but the advice is too general to be put in practice, maybe they're waiting for people to sign up for their paid CBT program. There's also absolutely terrible advice like "accept all social invites". What??
The first half is useful for the overview of the condition for people who are newly diagnosed or unfamiliar with fibromyalgia. But the treatment portion is lacking--for a self-help book it's fairly unhelpful.
There are some good tips regarding pacing while doing exercise but the advice is too general to be put in practice, maybe they're waiting for people to sign up for their paid CBT program. There's also absolutely terrible advice like "accept all social invites". What??
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Holy shit what beautiful insanity