4 more bingos! @Kenyazero #LGBTQbookbingo
Colorful, lush, evocative storytelling that twists and turns—at the heart of which is a fantastical love between two men, a love that spans lifetimes and realities. Really intricate weaving of themes and storylines that‘s energized by a curse and an adventure. I was surprised and delighted by this debut and this author is now officially on my must-buy list. Also, the audiobook adds so much context to the story. It‘s a must listen! 5🌟
pickMagic and reincarnation surround a pair of queer lovers through three eras of Chinese history, beginning with Emperor AI and his male lover, Dong Xian, an innkeeper and a kitsune during the 1700's, and a two men attending a rave in the modern world. Told with a danmei (Chinese male pairings) lyrical style but added with an extra dose of spice, this will appease M/M romance readers who want a little more.
Ridiculous!
Small Vices by Robert B. Parker: 4 read/4 listen (since 2004)
Grilled Cheese & Goblins by Nicole Kimberling: 5
Joy by C.S. Poe: 7
Series
Banquet of Lies (Recency London) by Michelle Diener: 7
Murderbot by Martha Wells: 2 read/3 listen
An Unseen Attraction (Sins of the Cities) KJ Charles: 5
Novella
Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper: 6
And Everything Nice by Ada Maria Soto: 6
Loud & Clear by Aidan Wayne: 6
pickDon't mind @WildAlaskaBibliophile creeping in the background...
I enjoyed volume 2. A good chunk is still dealing with flashbacks of their history, but they are starting to show more of their lives together and navigating their marriage. While the marriage is for show, there are still feelings involved in cohabitating.
so-so3/5
Three timelines from ancient China to modern LA that tell a love story that plays out across reincarnations.
There are so many motifs that are repeated through the three timelines. I think this is a book that needs multiple reads to catch everything.
I think I might have liked this a little more if it hadn't been marketed as a romance. It's definitely a fantasy love story,. I read the ending as hopeful, but it's open to interpretation.
ebook: The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
audiobook: Trouble by Lex Croucher
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