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James
YES, yes it is. I found this out when I flirted with it then asked it out on a date and got shot down in flames. I'm hoping for better luck with Pushing Ice by Alastair REYNOLDS, but Shogun has shown some interest. .. 🍀
(by the way. I am in no way making fun of you, Caitlyn or anyone LGBTQ or straight. I just found the comment by Elias to be ROTFFLMFAO HILARIOUS and could not resist adding a comment of my own .... I at least hope SOMEONE got a laugh 😂 out of it!)
(by the way. I am in no way making fun of you, Caitlyn or anyone LGBTQ or straight. I just found the comment by Elias to be ROTFFLMFAO HILARIOUS and could not resist adding a comment of my own .... I at least hope SOMEONE got a laugh 😂 out of it!)
Dan
It's so heteronormative that it hurts. I rolled my eyes so often that by the end I was in physical pain........didn't you know, straight sex drive is the most powerful thing in the world.........
Dana Cameron
There is a character that seems by all rights to be queer, but the author (through the story) keeps insisting they were "friends" so much that it's almost hurtful. :(
Ladychubb
There aren't any LGBTQ characters revealed in this book.
Sheila Droney
I think the author did an excellent job depicting a close, loving, platonic relationship between the female characters. It is refreshing to see female characters who are not afraid to be physically (but not sexually) close. Many of the female students I teach who come to the US from other countries have this kind of connection with their friends. It's a kind of intimacy that seems, sadly, not to be as accepted in "white America" as it is in some other cultures.
Elias
Books don't have sexual orientation. Do you mean "is the main character LGBTQ?" In that case, I'm not sure but I'll tell you once I read it! Oh, and if you're looking for a great science fiction/fantasy book with an LGBTQ protagonist, try The Stars are Legion or The Tiger's Daughter.
Phantompickles
No it is not. Unfortunately this otherwise excellent book falls into the rather stale "girl and boy interact, fall in love with little impetus" trope. I saw it coming from a mile away and thought it would be fine, but honestly it does the narrative no favors the way it happens. What's worse is that the two female leads have significantly more chemistry together, so it makes the actual romance the happens look the worse.
Anna
IMO, one of the characters could be read as bisexual from the way she talks about/remembers another character.
Kelly
It should be. One character definitely reads as bisexual/biromantic, its almost queer baiting, and another easily might be. I really hope the author goes down this route.
Kraig
There is no reason to think that any character in this book is LGBTQ.
If one really WANTS it to be, then I suppose one could interpret the friendship between Amari and Binta as romantic in nature, but I think that's a huge stretch, particularly given that Amari seems to have a thing for Tzain, the protagonist's brother.
If one really WANTS it to be, then I suppose one could interpret the friendship between Amari and Binta as romantic in nature, but I think that's a huge stretch, particularly given that Amari seems to have a thing for Tzain, the protagonist's brother.
Josh Hedgepeth
As many have said, there are no queer characters. Although, there are clear LGBT themes. It doesn't revolve around sexuality, but magic itself becomes a metaphor for sexuality. Where we see a character discover he was born with what he considers a curse. He does not want magic. He hates it. He hates himself. He has to understand, the magic is a part of him. It does not define him, but it isn't a curse either.
I am surprised no one has said this, but I thought it definitely addressed LGBT issues, even if it doesn't include LGBT characters (which boo for that!).
I am surprised no one has said this, but I thought it definitely addressed LGBT issues, even if it doesn't include LGBT characters (which boo for that!).
Teri Donovan
Hmmmm....wondering what it matters?? Are you asking because you are looking for LGBTQ literature or because you are avoiding it? Personally, I read good literature....don't really judge based on the sexual orientation of the writer or characters.
Ashley Chen
It is not an LGBTQ book.
Teresa K
Not aure, really. Does it matter?!
Cora
It's sort of up to interpretation. There are two characters that a lot of people think might have been together, but it is never explicitly stated. (Some people are really angry about that for some reason?) So to answer the question, no characters are openly LGBTQ.
Nick Bowden
No characters are explicitly portrayed as being LGBTQ, however the internal struggles of one character, who has to hide their true nature from a parent who would kill them if they knew the truth, will be very familiar to LGBTQ readers.
Leah Rachel von Essen
There are no main LGBTQA+ characters or romances in this book.
Stephanie
There is possibly one (that I noticed) LGBTQ character in this book, but the evidence is subtext and he is a minor character.
Sophy H
No, I didn't get that vibe at all. There are some strong female characters but the love interest parts of the story are all very heterosexual.
Adrian
Check out N. K. Jemisin's series The Fifth Season. This one did not have any LGBTQ characters.
Meredith
I believe there's a trans character. She's a secondary character who identifies as female throughout and a military leader. When another character, Inan, mind walks, he finds out that she's also Inan's father's son. But that's all the further it's referenced and for reasons that would be spoilery, I really don't imagine that will be explored in the next book.
Rosie
the two main characters are literally the definition of closeted lesbians, but no there is no "canon" lgbtq+ romance, but there is more fanfiction between them than the straight relationships so basically everybody but the author knows its gay.
Jerri
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Avery Holbert
One female main character seems like she could be L or B, but it is not explicitly revealed in the first book.
Khalisha Henderson
No it’s not an LGBTQ book but it does have a LGBTQ relationship that is talked about more in book two. A tider and cancer I believe.
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shunnaoaddict
Nope. One character could be bi, but author decided against it, even though this character has the most chemistry with the person they're thinking about, than any other het relationship in this book xD
Emmersen Frey
Yes and no. While there are several queer-coded characters and the book represents several LGBTQ+ themes, there are no characters outright stated to be queer. HOWEVER, in book two, there are three explicitly sapphic characters.
Lilo
Although there are no openly LGBTQ characters - as a queer man I found it refreshing and relatable. There many queer themes, such as the relationship with magic, characters experiences with each other, and one character's journey to self-acceptance. I also fell in love with all the characters and found myself connected to them much more than any other fantasy novel I have read recently.
Rose M.
The book is not LGBTQ. And what does it matter if one character in the book seems to have such a leaning. The story does not focus on that character. It is a YA book, so I don't see why people are complaining about the romantic aspects of the book being somewhat obvious. The two young characters are thrown into a precarious series of situations. Naturally strong friendships and emotions might result. That being said, the ROMANCE is also a very minor story line. Read this book for the truly rich way the author has built a magical society that is unusual and unfamiliar and made it come alive.
Lori Peterson-Palmer
No, there was no reference to this anywhere in the book.
Jello
wait why was everyone so worried in the end?
Karen
I don't think any character's sexuality was the main drive or genre of this book. Instead the writer wanted to address to the reader how slavery, oppression, and ugly power destroys humans and cultures. And, how the young, can continue to rise, and carry on the battle of their elders to push back oppressors...such as in America.
Tim Shartle
I get the feeling one of the characters was gay. When his memories were being seen one of them depicted him holding hands with another man but given the lack of context, it could have been platonic or something more.
Asa
There's no element of LGBTQ in it.
Dozie
There aren't any reference to LGBTQ in the book
dina
I'll say it's very similar, since the king in the book is very biased and evil, especially when he believes that the majis are going to hurt the kingdom(or his chance at the throne) by overthrowing him and royal family.
Tris
No not really , one character can be seen as bisexual but it isn't mentioned or specified , the story is more plot-driven although we do get a lot of character development it isn't the main focus, so the topic might be brought up in the sequel maybe.
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