Task 3: Read a queer mystery.

[Krista]

Share and discuss book ideas for
Task 3: Read a queer mystery.

[Elizabeth]

I have a few in mind for this one, but I'm interested in seeing what other people suggest too. I'm currently considering Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen, Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy, and Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero.

[Karen]

Something by Rita Mae Brown - probably Six of One .

[Denise]

These are some options I like off the StoryGraph

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers
The Safekeep
The Confession
The Resurrectionist
The Affair of the Mysterious Letter

[Betty]

Looking at A Drop of Corruption because I really liked The Tainted Cup. Also, Murder Most Actual looks fun.

[Rebecca]

I'm considering Ace of Spades or Harrow the Ninth.

[Andi-Roo]

Does "Murder Most Actual" fit this category?

[Andi-Roo]

Sorry — I meant to ask, Does The Tainted Cup fit this category?

[Cosmogyral]

I'm going to read The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses, having enjoyed the previous two. F/F scifi echoing the Sherlock Holmes formula.

[Betty]

Andi-Roo wrote: "Sorry — I meant to ask, Does The Tainted Cup fit this category?"

It does have a queer main character, so I think it would count. However, romantic/sexual relationships are only touched on a small amount and not a major focus.

[Audra]

I'm plannig on Who Is Vera Kelly? for this one.

[Carly Really Very Normal]

"I Kissed Shara Wheeler" by Casey McQuiston

[Anna]

The Tainted Cup sounds fabulous. I’ve chosen this for task 3.

[Serena]

Rebecca wrote: "I'm considering Ace of Spades or Harrow the Ninth."

Hi Rebecca,
I have another book club reading Ace of Spades in January. Wanna buddy read?

[Rebecca]

Serena wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I'm considering Ace of Spades or Harrow the Ninth."

Hi Rebecca,
I have another book club reading Ace of Spades in January. Wanna buddy read?"

Hi Serena. I've already started the challenge with another book. Thanks, though!

[K]

I started a Listopia for this. :)

I'm trying to make a list for every Book Riot Prompt.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...

[Elizabeth]

The detective in The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths is queer. It's a great, gothic mystery read for the fall.

[Cat]

K wrote: "I started a Listopia for this. :)

I'm trying to make a list for every Book Riot Prompt.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2..."
Thank you for making these lists!

[Rhanda]

I think I may read the second of KJ Charles Will Darling Adventures, The Sugared Game, for this one. The first in that series, Slippery Creatures, would also fulfill the prompt.

[Erin]

K wrote: "I started a Listopia for this. :)

I'm trying to make a list for every Book Riot Prompt.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2..."

Great idea! Thank you for the list!

[Luci]

If anyone is re-reading Nancy Drew for #2, these are a grown up queer version:
The Case of the Not-So-Nice Nurse

[Andi-Roo]

@Luci ... holy moly, this series looks like a romp! Color me curious. I might have to justify throwing away an Audible credit on this because... well... BECAUSE!

[Robin]

Rebecca wrote: "I'm considering Ace of Spades or Harrow the Ninth."

Would the first book in this series work as well? The Locked Tomb Series: Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, Nona the Ninth

[Robin]

Ok, I think I'm going with Murder Most Actual because it sounds fun!

[GailW]

I'm going to read Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood, the first in a series in which a female private detective, recently diagnosed with MS, hires a young female circus run-away who threw knives for a living (Willowjean, who goes by Will.)

[Teresa]

I'm reading a short story, Blood and Fire by Dharma Kelleher. It's from the Jinx Ballou Bounty Hunter series. It's not on Goodreads.

[Rebecca]

Robin wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I'm considering Ace of Spades or Harrow the Ninth."

Would the first book in this series work as well? [book:The Locked Tomb Series: Gideon the Ninth..."

I think Gideon the Ninth would work. I've already read it and loved it. That's why I'm considering the sequel.

[Lauraellen]

I'm trying to focus on tackling my tbr this year, and it looks like Elatsoe fits the bill. I read A Snake Falls to Earth by the same author (Darcie Little Badger) a while ago and found it very charming. It looks like Elatsoe is technically YA but looks more like middle grade, but with a teen protagonist.

[Elizabeth]

Lauraellen wrote: "I'm trying to focus on tackling my tbr this year, and it looks like Elatsoe fits the bill. I read A Snake Falls to Earth by the same author (Darcie Little Badger) a ..."

I saw a lot of people say stuff about Elatsoe being more MG than YA, and I disagree strongly. I think there's MG crossover appeal, but it's a YA novel for sure imo. Anyway, it definitely fits. The protagonist is asexual and is solving her cousin's murder.

[Lauraellen]

Elizabeth wrote: "Lauraellen wrote: "I'm trying to focus on tackling my tbr this year, and it looks like Elatsoe fits the bill. I read A Snake Falls to Earth by the same author (Darci..."

Ah ok, thank you, yeah I was just going off of the first review I read, so I probably should have looked further! I really enjoyed A Snake Falls to Earth so I'm super keen to read Elatsoe :)

[Tanu]

Could someone please explain what a "queer mystery" means? Is it just a mystery with an LGBTQA+ main character? A mystery addressing LGBTQA+ issues? A book where the character's sexuality plays a pivotal role?

Sorry, just confused by the wording here.

[Rebecca]

Rebecca wrote: "I'm considering Ace of Spades or Harrow the Ninth."

I read Ace of Spades. I loved it! I listened to the audiobook.

[Denise]

I read The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers Samuel Burr

[Sherri]

I read Who Is Vera Kelly?.

[Bethany]

Murder Most Actual

[Devika]

I read A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles

[Acidic Quagga]

I read But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo. It's a delightful little queer mystery that doesn't take long to read. I found it rather soothing, despite the potential dangers within the storyline. This book also fulfilled the Hispanic Heritage prompt. 💖

[Jill]

I read The Verifiers by Jane Pek