First Chapter Thoughts: In the Dream House

My partner is actually the one who recommended this book to me (the wonderful Davey at @NotLisaDavis <3) and so far, I'm enthralled. In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado is a creative non-fiction memoir that combines elements of slipstream, magical realism and literary fiction to talk about an abusive relationship from her past, as well … Continue reading First Chapter Thoughts: In the Dream House →

ICYMI: Reedsy Review – ‘Devolution’ by Ami J. Sanghvi

Gorgeously wrought prose poetry - sometimes overcomplicated - that challenges religious assumptions with tragic fury Ami J. Sanghvi's 'Devolution' is a rare beast; a collection of prose poetry with the fire and bite of 20- and 21st century confessional and political literature, and the linguistic mastery and complexity of the 18th-19th century classics. 'Devolution' is … Continue reading ICYMI: Reedsy Review – ‘Devolution’ by Ami J. Sanghvi →

Review: David Bowie Made Me Gay

Despite the surge in interest in the last decade, LGBT/queer history is still understudied - and what is studied is often consigned to theses, academic journals or half-deserted blogs, shouting out into a void. It's hard to change the conception of queerness as a rare and recent thing. That's why I was thrilled to run … Continue reading Review: David Bowie Made Me Gay →

Review: Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver

Ever since Lord of the Rings came out - and even more since the advent of Dungeons and Dragons - fantasy has been struggling with an identity problem. Not every fantasy book is based on Tolkien or Gygax (and in fact, it's much smaller than many people think) but it's easy to see where their … Continue reading Review: Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver →

First Chapter Thoughts – DEADLINE by Stephanie Ahn

Hello everyone and welcome back! It's time for some more first chapter thoughts, this time on Deadline - a paranormal detective noir from Stephanie Ahn. Harrietta Lee is a disgraced witch, super gay, and super in trouble when she takes on a case from a powerful corporate family. First off, I'm already in love with Harry. She's … Continue reading First Chapter Thoughts – DEADLINE by Stephanie Ahn →