In The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta, Michael grows up in London, uncertain of who he is. He doesn’t feel that he’s Jamaican enough, or Greek Cypriot enough to identify with either group. And then there’s his sexuality, as it becomes more and more apparent as he grows up that he’s definitely not straight. So …
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Book Review | Late Bloomer
In Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings, Opal unexpectedly wins the lottery, which—while giving her freedom and options she never had before—brings a lot of drama. Friends, fake friends, and people from her past keep emerging for handouts. The worst problem is Opal’s near-inability to say no when people need help, even at the expense of …
Book Review | Love and Hot Chicken (ARC)
Yes, I also think it’s kind of a silly title. I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Love and Hot Chicken by Mary Liza Hartong. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Love and Hot Chicken, PJ Spoon …
Book Review | Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out (ARC)
I received a digital advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out, Arthur is nearly eighty years old when he …
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Book Review | Running Close to the Wind (ARC)
Hey, fans of Our Flag Means Death! *points at this book* This one! I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Running Close to …
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