![]() ![]() Not all loose ends need to be tied up all the time, just enough to leave a sense of intrigue/mystery. But not the type of need that leaves you dissatisfied, more like- some things were purposefully up for interpretation. ![]() And some of the side-characters had so much worldbuilding packed in them it left me with the lingering need for more. The antagonist felt so terribly real to me, because I think we all know people like that. I loved every facet of Elena the trauma, the spirit of the fight, the well-guarded tenderness, all seamlessly weaved together into a powerful lead. I don’t think there’s a character I dislike except the ones that are meant to be disliked. ![]() I was already hooked when I saw it was an urban fantasy led by an adult WOC but then… she’s LGBT+! She’s LGBT+!! And on the page!!! So that’s something I’m excited about. This review does NOT contain specific spoilers, but it DOES mention some tropes without saying names. I read it in one sitting, as I usually do with comics and graphic novels, so a reread addition to this review will be due soon. This is the first work I’ve read by Saladin Ahmed and wowee it did NOT disappoint. I’m back at it with the reviews! I know my reviews aren’t usually very timely, but honestly I just want to rant about books. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() In this family, he writes, “women’s activities were increasingly confined to the care of children, the nurturing of husband, and the physical maintenance of the home.” As for the husband, his activities were outside the home in the world of work. For the rest, Degler’s book simply does not substantiate his conclusions.ĭegler begins with the emergence of the “modern family” at the end of the 18th century. Only the last chapter, entitled “Woman’s Dilemma” (and which could more accurately have been called “Contemporary Woman’s Dilemma”), actually portrays women and the family in conflict. Degler would have us believe that this conflict is the central fact about women and the family in America, but seventeen out of eighteen chapters of this book tell quite a different story-a story of how women and the family have long been in harmony. The thesis of this book, as indicated by its title and spelled out in the preface, is that the equality of women and the institution of the family have been at odds with each other ever since the Revolution. At Odds: Women and the Family in America from the Revolution to the Present. ![]() ![]() In a flashback, the man’s name is revealed to be Peyton Farquhar, a farmer and slave owner whose plantation lay close to Owl Creek Bridge. As he does so, the sergeant steps off of the plank. ![]() ![]() As his doom draws near, the man begins to experience a heightened awareness of reality: first spotting a small piece of driftwood moving down the stream, then mistaking the ticking of his watch for a loud, drawn-out tolling “like the stroke of a blacksmith's hammer upon the anvil.” He closes his eyes and fixes his thoughts on his family, then opens them and muses desperately on some means of getting free and getting back to them. When the sergeant steps away, the man will fall towards the creek and the rope will break his neck. The soldiers continue their preparations, leaving the man standing on one end of a board stuck out over the bridge, and a Union sergeant standing on the other end. The man himself is about thirty-five, and bears the clothes and bearing of a gentleman rather than a military figure. He is surrounded by Union soldiers, both on the bridge itself and on the nearby bank, who are preparing to execute him. In northern Alabama sometime during the Civil War, a man stands on Owl Creek Bridge with his hands tied behind his back and a rope around his neck. ![]() ![]() Includes a new afterword by Sarah Schulman as well as supplementary material about the book, and an introduction written by Kevin Killian. This beautifully written novel is about the fluidity of desire, and how those of us damaged by love can still be transformed by it. They befriend each other in the netherworld of the Lower East Side, two unlikely people drawn together by their confusion about and empathy for the world around them, and each other. is a loner in New York haunted by a past female lover who refused to acknowledge their relationship Doc is a post-Freudian psychiatrist who hands out business cards to likely neurotics on street corners, and is himself looking for personal fulfillment. Provocative, observant, and daring, this new edition of a novel first published in 1992 is a prescient and shattering book about finding personal truths in an age of cynicism and lies. ![]() By Sarah Schulman (Author) and Kevin Killian (Introduction) ![]() ![]() They are referring to Reid’s recently released book, Carrie Soto is Back, a novel that follows a 37-year-old former tennis champion who comes out of retirement for one final season. The number one most important thing is that women of color be given the opportunity and the resources to tell their own stories and no story that I could tell could ever or should ever replace that. “I’m trying to do the right thing that feels inclusive, and this may not be the right thing and I’m open to hearing that. What made you decide to write Carrie this way?” And you’ve said before that you’ve felt conflicted about creating characters with a background that is different from yours. “You have faced some criticism for writing main characters like Carrie, who is Latina. ![]() ![]() ![]() On a recent Good Morning America interview with author Taylor Jenkins Reid, Michael Strahan asked the following: ![]() ![]() ![]() With its complex characters and intricate plot, "Haunting Adeline" is a thrilling read for anyone who loves a good Gothic tale. She blends elements of horror, romance, and mystery to create a story that is both chilling and seductive. Gordon's writing is atmospheric and haunting, evoking the eerie beauty of the mansion and the darkness that lurks within. As the danger intensifies, Adeline must confront her own fears and desires, and decide who she can trust in a world where nothing is as it seems. With the help of the enigmatic and alluring Julian, Adeline delves deeper into the secrets of the mansion and uncovers a web of betrayal, murder, and supernatural forces at work. ![]() Carlton Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Michelle Sparks Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins 4. As she begins to explore the sprawling estate, Adeline discovers a dark history that haunts the halls and threatens to consume her. Haunting Adeline Cat and Mouse Duet, Book 1 By: H. ![]() Gordon that tells the story of Adeline, a young woman who inherits a mansion from her mysterious and reclusive uncle. "Haunting Adeline" is a Gothic romance novel by H.D. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This second volume continues the story of one of the most remarkable women of her time: landowner, industrialist, traveller and lesbian. It was the first time her story had been told. Whitbread has devoted years to researching and transcribing Lister's extensive journals the 'crypthand' had allowed Lister to record her life in intimate, and at times, explicit, detail. When Helena Whitbread first published excerpts from Anne Lister's diary, which was written in a complicated, esoteric code, it was hailed as a lost piece of lesbian history. 'Engaging, revealing, at times simply astonishing: Anne Lister's diaries are an indispensable read' SARAH WATERS ANNE LISTER IS THE INSPIRATION FOR GENTLEMAN JACK, THE ACCLAIMED BBC/HBO SERIES BY SALLY WAINWRIGHT, STARRING SURANNE JONES. 'Engaging, revealing, at times simply astonishing: Anne Lister's diaries are an indispensable r. ![]() By resurrecting them and editing them with such loving attention and intelligence, Helena Whitbread has earned the gratitude of a whole generation' EMMA DONOGHUE 'The Lister diaries are the Dead Sea Scrolls of lesbian history they changed everything. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is the middle of the night, but his terminally ill uncle is waiting up for him. When we meet Leo, he has just arrived at his Uncle Edwin’s home on the coast of Cornwall. This book is by far no exception to that rule! Having been stationed on the coast of Cornwall for 2 ½ years back in the 1980’s, I’m always predisposed to loving books set there. It’s time to seize the day-if it’s not already too late. But having learned much from his stay with his uncle, Leo doesn’t want to look back and wish he’d done things differently. When some unexpected news gives Leo the chance to return to Cornwall, he’s afraid it will be too late to rekindle things with Tris. On his return to London, Leo finds himself grieving for more than just the loss of his uncle. In Tris’s arms, in the wilds of Cornwall, Leo finds a peace he’d forgotten existed. Gay, but still half in the closet, he and Leo bond over their affection for Edwin, and the pull of attraction between them proves too strong to ignore. When he goes to Cornwall to stay with his terminally ill uncle, Edwin, love is the last thing Leo expects to find. ![]() ![]() His job in London takes all his energy and commitment. Leo is a lonely workaholic with no time for romance in his life. ![]() ![]() ![]() He lacks the fighting skills though and seeks out the Ludus Caledonia-a mysterious fight guild that turns men into warriors. The story begins when Lor Careston’s Highland village is attacked and burned, which sets him out on a quest for revenge. Highland Gladiator is the first book in the Scots and Swords series. If You Like Kathryn Le Veque Books, You’ll Love… The Sea Rover's Curse (By: Katherine Bone) No Rest for the Wicked (By: Lauren Smith)Īlways the High Seas (By: Emily E.K. ![]() The Pirate's Bluestocking (By: Chasity Bowlin) The Rebellious Red (By: Rosamund Winchester)Ĭaptured by the Mercenary (By: Brenna Ash) Seduced by the Pirate (By: Maggi Andersen) The Beast of Blades (By: Rosamund Winchester) ![]() The de Wolfe of Wharf Street (By: Elizabeth Ellen Carter) The Savage Sabre (By: Rosamund Winchester) The Righteous Side of Wicked (By: Jennifer Bray-Weber) ![]() The Pirate's Temptation (By: Tara Kingston) The Ravishing Rees (By: Rosamund Winchester) The Duke's Scandalous Kiss (By: Aileen Fish) The Defender and the Dove (By: Rosamund Winchester) The Duke She Left Behind (By: Aileen Fish) Heart of the Sea Wolfe (By: Danelle Harmon)ĭe Wolfe in Disguise (By: Jennifer Siddoway) ![]() ![]() The siblings realize that they might not be the heroes they imagined. If Snow White never falls unconscious, then her prince never finds her. Once they get over their wonder and awe, Abby and Jonah quickly rush to the aid of Snow White, saving her from the poisoned apple.Ībby and Jonah initially think they are heroes. The mirror sweeps the siblings into the story of Snow White. When Jonah knocks the mirror over, the resulting damage is the least of their worries. The Whatever After books tell the story of Abby and Jonah, two siblings who do not expect much out of their new home that is until they come across a magic mirror in their basement. ![]() Sarah wrote the Whatever After series with the intention of injecting an empowering element for girls into the fairy tales landscape. The books are Fairy Tales with a unique twist. Whatever After is a series of children’s books written by Sarah Mlynowski. ![]() |