pickAs much a memoir as a collection of essays that centres struggles of Indigenous people with problems (mental health concerns, poverty, trauma, violence) with systemic causes: racism, colonialism, via the powerful medium of lived experience, bolstered by additional readings/research. Also interrogates writing and photography through an intersectional lens. Innovative participatory essay format for last essay encourages deeper reflection. 1/2
so-soAfter someone calls him fat in forth grade, Will spirals. He loses friends, isolates and loathes himself and experiences disordered eating. This book is intense. It could definitely trigger people with eating disorders while it could also help others realize they are not alone. Would I recommend it? I am honestly not sure.
pickI didn‘t mean to read this next, but…. Well, I did it anyway and have no regrets. A thoughtful Christmas novella that highlights how the holiday can be difficult, but with the right people around you and with the right support- you can make it through. But hanging with a puppy doesn‘t hurt either! #wintergames #restinggrinchface
I'm seriously loving this novel 🩷🌈👑.
#thecharmoffensive #ace #demisexual #greysexual #aspec #representation #LGBTQIA #gay #alisoncochrun #romance #NA #mentalhealth #depression #OCD #anxiety #neurodivergence #happilyeverafter #fairytaletropes #quotes
Happening upon wholesome A-spec representation has been my favourite part about reading this book so far! This quote especially made my heart warm and happy 💜🤍🩶🖤.
#thecharmoffensive #ace #demisexual #greysexual #aspec #representation #LGBTQIA #gay #alisoncochrun #romance #NA #mentalhealth #depression #OCD #anxiety #neurodivergence #happilyeverafter #fairytaletropes #quotes
Recent Reads December 6: a poor choice of an audiobook, then a great choice (Murderbot is always great) plus lots of stunning visual narratives in my latest booktube episode:
https://youtu.be/Pf7IInjEvV4
pickHappy to take every scrap of the Heartstopper universe I can get. Loved that Tori, Charlie, and Oliver all had perspectives! Short and satisfying. #yalit #yanovella #heartstopper
so-soYA Enemies to lover romance book. The FMC was insufferable at times. I thought the pacing was slow too. Anxiety and OCD representation, LGBTQ, POC, dealing with parental abandonment.
⚠️SA, disordered eating, mental health concerns, institutionalization, suicidal ideation, misogyny, spousal abuse, child abuse 2h