Review of Brazen and the Beast

Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean. Avon. 2019. Note: I do not recommend this book to trans and non-binary readers. I would suggest that fat readers approach this book with caution.  Content Warnings for the review: References MC's trauma history. References misogyny in the story. Describes a crossdressing scene and gender reveal moment that …

Review of Unmasked by the Marquess

Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian. Avon Impulse. 2018. I wanted to read this as soon as I heard about it. There are very few historical romances with trans and/or non-binary MCs, so it was pretty much automatic for me as a non-binary trans reader. (Though my past enjoyment of another book by this …

Review of the Nested Hearts Duology

Empty Nests and Bowerbirds by Ada Maria Soto. Dreamspinner Press. 2015. I think of these books as one whole story, an arc stretched over two volumes, so for the most part, I want to talk about them that way. I have really loved previous reads by this author, but this duology following the same couple …

Review of The Cartographer

The Cartographer by Tamsen Parker. 2017. 2.5 stars I do not recommend this book for disabled readers. I would caution queer and/or trans readers to tread carefully, and perhaps to read this review to go in prepared. Note: I do not participate in keeping late reveals of marginalized identities to the reader "spoiler free". I …

One (rather personal) trans response to Noteworthy

Note: This is a personal response, not a review. It’s focused on my personal reactions to this book, and attempts to put them in context. It’s about how the book made me feel, instead of my evaluation of the quality of the book. If I post a review, I will link it at the bottom …