International Women’s Day 2023: Read These Books!
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Wednesday Webcomics: “Pandora’s Choice”
Title card from Pandora's Choice by Yudori, featuring the characters Pandora (top) and her father Christoper (bottom.) Pandora’s Choice by...
“She Who Became the Sun” Weaves a Brilliant Tapestry – Book Review
A brutal book of war and famine, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a queer reimagining of the...
Magic and Murder in an Alternate Reconstruction Era: “The Conductors” by Nicole Glover
In an alternate Reconstruction era, Hetty and her husband Benjy, former conductors on the Underground Railroad, work together to solve...
“Bridgerton” Season 1 Queer-Centric Review: Yes, I Fell For The Queerbaiting
Benedict, Henry, and Wetherby in 'Bridgerton' (Image: Screengrab) Even though I kind of enjoyed Bridgerton Season 1 for what it...
Every Enchantment Has a Price – “The Daughters of Ys” Graphic Novel Review
"For every enchantment, there is a price." Two sisters, disillusioned with their father after their mother's death, embark on very...
“The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy” Has the Asexual/Aromantic Character You’ve Been Looking For
Asexuality and aromanticism are two orientations that rarely catch a glimpse of the spotlight on the stage of representation. It’s...
Pride Reads: “The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue” by Mackenzi Lee
I knew a little bit about The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue when I added it to my list of...
Cultures Clash in “The Sword and the Dagger” – An Adequate Adventure
The Sword and the Dagger by Robert Cochran has a tantalizing premise and a beautiful cover, but the story is...
Book Review: “The Pearl Thief”
I've been meaning to make a recommendation post for Elizabeth Wein's Code Name Verity, a gripping tale of a young British...