Yesterday was Indigenous People’s Day, but Indigiqueer reads can be enjoyed all year long.
I have recommended quite a few queer books by Indigenous authors in the past, but this week’s recs are fresh and full of good stories.
Indigenous People’s day
Noah’s Book Recs
September Reads
I’ll be honest, September was low key for me ! There are two I really enjoyed, while the rest read like the same book but different fonts. They weren’t bad, but not my favorites either.
October, however, is shaping up to be full of bangers.
First, Dragons
I am in my Temeraire era and *loving* it, but I can’t help but internally scream ‘make it queer!’
Although the platonic bond between the seasoned captain and his dragon with delicate sensibilities hits me right in the gut, so there’s that.
Suicide Awareness Month
“I just didn’t know how to live. I still don’t, but I’m getting better. I’ve asked for help and everything. Where I was going with this, is that I know when it feels like the end. But I can promise you, there’s always another road. Don’t give up yet.”
-phantom and rook
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September is Suicide Awareness Month. This is an issue that is dear to me, in case that wasn’t evident by the struggles I put my characters through, Arlo Rook especially.
Some of my favorite books that deal with this are A Strange and Stubborn Endurance, Lore and Lust, Summer Sons, An Unnatural Vice, and Jack of Thorns.
In some of these stories there are on page attempts, while others have active or passive ideation, or there was an attempt in the past. Please check TW as a good few of these are dark and full of angst.
Hispanic Heritage Month
It is Hispanic Heritage Month, time for some queer reads to celebrate!
Sapphic September
It’s Sapphic September, and I’ve rejuvenated the book rec stash with fresh titles! I have to say, I think my favorite types of sapphic stories are the ‘she’s a little bit fucked up and a lot bit haunted’ and the good ol’ ‘I shall protect you with my life, my lady.’
What about you?
August Reads
August was a great month for reading! I finished relistening to my favorite comfort books, the Big Bad Wolf series, and picked up a few I’ve had stashed away for awhile.
I love Lily Mayne’s work, and was a little nervous about starting Mortal Skin for some reason. But it was as fantastic as the rest of her books, and I can’t wait to start the next one.
I’ve been holding off on the Hazard and Somserset books because while they are wildly good, they are also incredibly dark and relevant. This is the first book in their second trilogy, and it kicks off with a severely depressed character trying to find his footing in life. One thing I love about these books is they are unflinchingly honest, and it was really cathartic. But that ending was probably the most messed up thing I’ve ever read, which means I need the next book so I can find out who the evil Moriarty-like villain is.
Mr. Collins in Love was given to me by the author as an ARC, and I really enjoyed this story! It was sweet, tender, and historically immersive. I do wish it was longer, and that I could’ve seen the aftermath of Collin’s decisions.
And the epic, romantic tale of Goldheart. Flowers growing out of the skin, loyal bodyguards, and a fantasy world built of layers upon layers of beauty, lore, and tricksy gods. Also, shout out to the cast of characters that are flawed, growing, and each as vital as the last.
September hopefuls are books that have been staring at me longingly from my shelf for far too long. I’ve already started The Devourers and Dudes Rock, but I had to take a break because the mood wasn’t right. Phantom and Rook may wait until October, but I want to start my reread soon in preparation for writing book three.
Power of the Indie
A couple of weeks ago I asked for queer indie books, and you all delivered. I have so many more in my arsenal, but these are all I could fit in a post!
Should we do a part two?
July Reads
I’m pretty proud of myself, only … most of these were rereads. Ah, well. When the serotonin is low, you gotta do what you gotta do.
I did read The Voice of Wild Places in paperback version, and it was so great to read it ‘as a book.’ Viscounts and Villainy was a great conclusion to the series, if not a little repetitive with how much they were gushing about each other. They deserve it.
An Unseen Attraction was so fun, an unusual take on historical fiction aka taxidermy in the late 1800s and all the weirdness that comes with it.
Gondor Calls for Aid
And prosthetics, wheelchairs, and canes shall answer.
Mobility can be affected by a number of things, and the range at which it can be affected is vast. Some people are totally reliant on their aides, while others can be ambulatory for a time or partially ambulatory.
I think there’s a pretty good mix here, but feel free to shout out your favorites.
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