souplover2001's reviews
269 reviews

very interesting concept — taking bible verses and reimagining them to be explicitly queer — which i found to be both familiar and unique but wished that it almost took itself more seriously? lots of heart and humour for sure but also a little corny and kinda reminiscent of instapoetry :/ 

nevertheless, i am still gay and catholic so this did strike a chord with me lol my favourites were deuteronomy 32:18 & john 6:38, act of pride, matthew 25:2 (not a lily among brambles!), matthew 25:40, john 3:1–21, song of shulamit, romans 1:26–27, romans 1:26–27 & ruth 1:16, and joy to the world!! +from the acknowledgements "i would endure catholic school all over again to find you" that is so me to my friends <3 and the lucy dacus vbs shoutout <3

a nice selection of short stories!! feels very lived in and real and very ontarian lol favourites were ushanka, woodlands, and enjoy your life, capo. thought the storytelling in the reflected sky was neat as well!

feel like the plots are getting a little repetitive, but still fun nonetheless! loved miki and am excited for the

reunion with dr mensa next book!

didn't enjoy as much as the first one in terms of the plot but still fun!! lots of good character moments for murderbot and ART and so far each book feels very episodic? think it would lend itself well to being a limited series on prime or something

so much fun while exploring themes of friendship and autonomy! i tend to prefer third person pov but when the main character has such a distinct and charming voice like murderbot i find it to be very entertaining. excited for the rest of the series!!

wonderful and whimsical and weird! one of those books that i should revisit when i am older and wiser and perhaps expecting a child of my own <3 favourites include: on and off the island, birth visualization of stone house, the swan, and the acknowledgement to her mother at the end 😭😭

c.l. polk will be like. here is a girl who WANTS!! who LOVES!!! and i eat it up every time

a short, sweet, and sad read! admire c.l polk's ability to capture a story and fit in so much desire and longing into a story of its sized however i think the ending could have benefited from another page or two. had similar themes to even though i knew the end which i loved. excited to read the sequel!

“our stories are not all the same, but the destination is: to get some place where we have some peace and harmony, and we can be at ease with ourselves and the people around us. you make the best of it all and hope you can help make it better for the gurl after you.” 

i started reading this book back in june, on the way to have some post-work drinks with my friends at a queer sports bar and felt incredibly reflective on my way home that night. how privileged i am to be bisexual woman in this day and age to live a beautiful and fulfilling life that would not be without those who came before me. i’m grateful for their time and work, for the insights shared here, and for the hope of a better world. loved reading the conversation between miss majors and meronek, you can tell there is a deep and genuine love between them <3 and through all the hardships and roadblocks and strife, the highlight of community and action was one that will stick with me for a long time. an essential read for anyone who is even mildly interested in queer liberation and trans history!

enjoying it so far, but also realizing that this is a type of book that I'd rather read and not listen to. will revisit in the new year