Task #11: Read a debut novel by a queer author

[Anne]

Rachael wrote: "I am going for Ash by Malinda Lo. It has a Cinderella sound to it, so would probably also work for the retelling of a fairytale prompt, as she is Chinese"

That's the one I'm going with as well. I just picked it up from my library.

[Sheri]

I read Ninefox Gambit, took a while to get into but it was really engrossing by the end. Went out and bought the second, although I haven't read it yet.

[Alicja]

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta is amazing. The Black Flamingo

[Elizabeth]

Octavia wrote: "I read Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis. It was not worth it."

I read his first 3 books a few years ago (although I DNF'd American Psycho), and I really hated them. I absolutely do not understand his enduring popularity.

[Bonnie G.]

I read and recommend On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

[Barbara]

For this challenge I read Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee.

I liked it. But it's a very confusing book. The learning curve is very steep.

But I'm still interested enough to continue the series.

[Meredith]

Cemetery Boys is a new YA release that's getting rave reviews, and it looks like a very interesting and unique world (Latinx culture, ghosts, paranormal romance). The main character is trans and that's a part of the story but not the sole focus.

[Heather]

Reading Confessions of the Fox and I have mixed feelings about it. I really like the historical story, but it's interwoven with commentary and a parallel story from a modern English professor who has supposedly found this old manuscript, and I'm finding him seriously irritating.

[Nancy]

Christine wrote: "Bonnie G. wrote: "Tales of the City"
Thank you I just couldn't think of that title. I read it probably 30 years ago so Its been awhile. If you haven't read it, do. Its a great read!!"
Thank you for the reminder about Tales of the City. It's been on my TBR forever.