I don't normally rate these as I just see them as an extension of the novels but this one particularly delighted me. 

And reminded me of my deep seated desire to make both Camilla Hect and Palamedes Sextus my wives, and if that doesn't explain my bisexuality to a tee, I'm not sure what else would

*Mind the content warnings!*

I loved Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, so seeing Kai Ashante Wilson's writing style paired with horror is such a treat. Truly one of my top authors to look out for right now.

This can be a tough one if you're someone who hates non-linear storytelling, but I especially like that for horror. The mix of magic and historical events worked really well, especially for this theme of the loss of generational stories and how that harms the community. I get very existential about cultural loss ALOT, so this itched something.

The cherry on top is the dad's notes throughout the story, especially his suggestions/edits. I loved that touch so much.

Huh... apparently men are capable of writing toxic yuri

"Or was the moment teaching me how grotesque my isolation would appear to the eyes of love, and at the same time I was learning the reverse side of the lesson, my own incapacity for accepting love?"

*sigh* this is one of those where I absolutely love the concept, and there are parts I really enjoyed! (Mostly just Part 1), but ultimately suffers from a few of my massive pet peeves.

1. Holy hell is it heavy handed. I can't stand when an author has a character just yell a point at you instead of trusting their storytelling to show it. I'm not stupid. It gets incredibly preachy in a way that's mind numbing.

2. As is often the case with horror, the author went on too long, revealed too much, and it lost its momentum. The first act really did intrigue me, enough I was willing to ignore the above. Parts even sickened me a little, which is high praise. But then it just becomes ridiculous.

3. The character I was excited about the most from the blurb turned out to be the most insufferable person ever. I want to punch Savannah in the face! The whole time but especially when she takes on a cheesy and annoying 'quirky millennial villain' role.

A professional BDSM switch who somehow decides that sex trafficking isn't as prevalent of a problem until someone lectures her for it, and she has the audacity to get mad bc that person calls her sheltered? I understand that you have pretty serious father trauma, Savannah, but intersectionality exists! You DO have a sheltered opinion when it comes to human trafficking. Also what sex worker talks like that? Be fr!

And THEN she kills that same person, her neighbor, and the following scene made me want to die. The neighbor comes to her as a ghost while Savannah desecrates her corpse and they talk. The neighbor basically takes on the role of 'wise and almost mystical black person who guides the moral compass of the white protagonist.' like what in the Stephen King trope???

Also, having a black character scold a white character for being a privileged asshole does not give you a pass on this. And Savannah is basically like, you're right, I'm a bad person, but I'm still gonna keep doing this.

GIRL!!!! I might be a trans masc but these hands are rated E for everyone!!!

I don't know that I can rate this one, as I really enjoyed it in many ways, but it's certainly not perfect.

It is redundant at times (someone do a count of 'Eartha is of the earth' lol), and sometimes it felt like Kitt was afraid to go deeper than surface level on certain things. But it's also a memoir about her and her mom. I'm not the vulnerability police.

I did love this little window into Eartha Kitt's life from another person's perspective, and how she was as a mom. She's someone I've long adored, so I appreciate that this humanizes her a bit more than just her public persona. 

The beginning and end were what I enjoyed the most. The trip to South Africa really reinforced how badass she is, but it's also a good lesson in how to be an advocate for other people. The end made me emotional. She would go out of the world kicking and screaming.

Their relationship intrigued me, it's clear that could be a bit intense sometimes, and I'm glad Kitt talks about this so openly. I would have a really hard time being an only child and someone's 'everything', so I admire her for how well she handled that. Their bond really softened me. I need some time to reflect on all that, as it's made me consider the age old existential crisis of what a child owes a parent and vice versa. I have a hard time with this since my parental relationships are complicated.

Overall, i enjoyed this in spite of its flaws

I love you Silvia. I love that you made me enjoy a noir about gangs (kind of, I mean it was about futuristic vampires).

I really loved the vampire lore in this, the different subspecies around the world. It's too bad she's not one to return to old concepts very often, as I would love more stories in this world setting

Okay I've mulled this one over to figure out how I feel.

The main problem with this book is that it can't decide whether it wants to be plot driven or character driven, so in the end it's not enough of either. 

If he'd taken a straighter, character driven approach, I think this would've been a much better read. The author is really good about character voice too. 

I think there needed to be more Motty to compare/contrast with Stella. There were moments where he was just outside of something with the two of them that would've really worked for me in terms of complicated familiar relationships. Same thing with the "history written by men but women carrying the truth". Almost there, but just outside.

Unfortunate because the concept of an Appalachian gothic about a God in the Mountain is such an easy sell for me. So close, man.

Note: while it is basing itself in a historically accurate worldview, some of the racial undertones started to feel a bit unnecessary in regards to indigenous people. Especially because none of it needed to be there for the setting to feel real.

Hmm, this is strangely disappointing. Biomega and Blame! are two of my favorite manga ever, so I expected to enjoy Sidonia as well since it's his most popular series.

I had heard whisperings that there's fan service for some ungodly reason when he's never really leaned into that, and in general the story isn't as engaging for me.

My biggest disappointment I think is that I can tell he's starting to cut corners. I've seen panels from the later volumes that show he's putting less effort into the art itself, which makes me sad. I suspect deadlines/overwork.

The reason I love his other two series so much is how much that degree in architecture shines. Man knows how to create a labyrinthian futuristic hellscape. There are glimpses in this, but it's sort of lacking. Idk, maybe I'll try again at a later date, but it's not grabbing me.

I liked this. I think I would've rated it higher if Loulie didn't get on my gotdang nerves sometimes!! Mostly in the tropey YA kind of way. But she basically never had a childhood, so idk, maybe I'd also be like that if that were me.

To the surprise of no one, Qadir was my favorite character. I am easily captivated that archetype of person (a wise, ethereal creature with a flat affect and muted facial expressions).