Category: LGBTQ

2/5 Stars: The House in the Cerulean Sea

I keep wavering over what to rate this, and there’s one reason for it, really.

I loved the writing. I even loved the story.
What I didn’t love, was afterwards, when I learned the true inspiration for the story, from the author himself. That, I really didn’t love.

Others have already said it more clearly than I ever could, so I’m going to link to this reddit post that goes over the specifics of why I’m uncomfortable, and why despite having finished this book, and enjoying it, and the author’s writing, I just can’t give it the rating I thought it deserved, now that I have a better idea and a bit more education on the subject.

Reddit post explaining the 60’s scoop in Canada, and branching into why it’s bad that a non magical dude ‘rescued’ these children.

2/5 stars

5/5 Star Review: Bookshops & Bonedust

I enjoyed reading Legends & Lattes, but I found the writing in this book had a much better flow, and it was easier for me to fall into the story. There’s a bit of romance, a little action, and of course who can forget Satchel. I’m obviously biased because the entire story takes place around books and a bookshop and everything about it just speaks to me on a personal level.

It’s such a pleasure to read these comfy cozy fantasy books. If I need a break from some heavier reads, Travis Baldree is an author I would absolutely lean towards. It may not be for everyone, you have to enjoy those light fluffy reads but I think if you go in not expecting too much, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

5/5 stars