Picked this one up because it was on the Lambda finalist for bisexual fiction, and while it wasn’t groundbreaking, I did enjoy my time with it. (Though I will say the audiobook narrator was not my favourite.) This book melds queer 20th century history and queerness in the early 2000s in a very engaging way. I loved reading about Dawn’s struggle with her gender presentation, although I could have done with less of the relationship toxicity. I couldn’t see a valid reason why she’d stay with Lukas, and the lack of communication between them was infuriating.

The hidden piece of history Dawn uncovers while at work (as a book binder/restorer, very fun) is a lovely little rabbit hole of queer resistance. It sort of gave off Lote vibes, but not as magnificent.