Tag: #lgbtq
Dark Reflections — Samuel R. Delany
A Master of Djinn — P. Djèlí Clark
The fourth book in the Dead Djinn Universe and carrying straight on from where The Haunting of Tram Car 015 left off, with all our favourite characters involved, this really is some great writing.
This trilogy has been my first taste of Djèlí’s writing and i’m very impressed. His imagination is excellent and his ability to put that imagination into words for all us avid readers is simply marvellous. I’m certainly going to be reading more of his work in the future: i’m hooked.
All in all, a wonderful blend of steampunk, fantasy and folklore all thrown into an alternative history in Cairo with lots of shenanigans mixed will in. And it’s great to have main protagonists who are strong women, from different religions, who also happen to be in a same sex relationship.
P. Djèlí Clark’s Page
#fantasy #steampunk #lgbtq #pdjeliclark
Phallos — Samuel R. Delany
The Mad Man — Samuel R. Delany
Fireheart Tiger — Aliette de Bodard
Madame Burova — Ruth Hogan
I was rather excited to get Ruth’s latest book. But it had a lot to live up to after the first three books: did it manage it?
Yes.
Just like the previous three books, we’re treated to a wonderful set of diverse characters and taken on a roller coaster rides of highs and lows, finishing with a most excellent bittersweet ending.
As to the story, it becomes pretty obvious to anyone paying attention who Billies’ mother is, the cheque gave it away. And i did think i knew who the father was about the same time, but i realised i was wrong and picked the right one about 80% in. It certainly didn’t ruin it because the characters were so wonderful and it was still totally enjoyable to see how everything plays out, how Billie finds out and then how everyone reacts to the truth when it finally arrives.
Ruth has such a great way of telling a wonderful story. If you haven’t tried any of her books yet, do so soon.
Please Ruth, never stop writing.
