This book hurt my poor, little heart in the best kind of way! With every turn of the page, I grew more in love with Dev and Charlie's kindness and charm. Alison Cochrun addresses topics such as depression, asexuality, demisexuality, and OCD in such a way that you're ultimately left with a resounding aura of compassion. If you're a fan of Red, White & Royal Blue and you need a little hope, READ THIS BOOK!
Colonists on another planet/in another dimension are forced to face the truth of their reality when a commercial analyst begins to uncover the shrouded past of her communal society. It’s definitely a slow burn (a short one), but its the kind that keeps you wanting more as things are steadily revealed. Amatka includes: queer relationships, communists, mushroom farms, formless goop, and a good dose of resisting authority.
Humans have colonized the solar system and a cold war brews. This is the first book in the Expanse series, and once you start, you won't stop. The physics are close to reality, and I love that the central drama is always inter-human in nature, despite the high tech world it takes place in. You should definitely read ALL the books before watching the show, because its better that way (trust me).
Ghosts from WWII, a mysterious journey to the afterlife, cabbage patch babies, and the vodka fueled miracles of holy men are a few of the oddities among many that populate these scary fairy tales. Much like Petrushevskaya's characters, I felt lost, yet entranced, by the stories' strange circumstances. If you have any interest in contemporary Russian literature, this is a great and entertaining place to start.
A creature hitch-hikes its way into our world on a young boy's foot and begins wreaking domestic havoc in this story of childhood adventure. I always love the strange versions of our world Neil Gaiman creates, and this is no exception. The book straddles the line between middle reader and young adult/adult fiction, so it's great for everyone, plus the illustrations in this edition are gorgeous.
