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There were so many characters, and I really cared about some, and really didn't care about others. Still, I liked it, so 4 stars I guess.
This was magnificent. Historical fiction with lots of lesbians and MAGIC.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love yourself, love the people around you, and never give up. If you need help, reach out. If you’re drowning, make some noise. There are people who love you, who will throw you a life preserver. That’s what it all comes down to, love. That’s how we’re gonna get through this. And we are gonna get through this.
Second read edit, 2018. 01. 10: I still adore this book, and everything it stands for. I adore the descriptions, but most of all I adore the characters and the messages. You're not alone, we're here, we'll make it through this together, everything is going to be okay.
My only complains that the pacing felt really weird both times - it's like the last 40% of the book is just one big action scene. And don't get me wrong, it's an amazing action scene, but all the action and the plot twists and the new information without any breaks gets a little exhausting.
(Original review below)
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“Words are important. They let you know it’s real, you’re fine, more people like you exist. They let you know you’re not alone."
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“Holy crap…” Regan whispered, awed and sick and proud at the same time. “She punched it in the face.”
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Let me tell you how absolutely wonderful this book is.
The Cast
Chameleon Moon's strongest aspect is its characters. Wonderful, colourful, diverse cast of characters. There is indeed a polyamorous marriage between three women, a main character who is a trans woman, a character who uses 'they' pronouns through the entire novel, disabled characters, representation of anxiety, and lots and lots of validation for mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. And many more, that my tags on this book can't even cover.
I am so incredibly excited about a certain relationship other than the polymarriage, but I feel like that would be a huge spoiler, so I'm just going to put this here for anyone who's already read it: I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.
The Plot
I have to admit, it took me a while to get into this book. The prologue pulled me in, but then the first half of the book felt... slow. It was mostly about getting to know the characters for me, and hinting at the big mystery without any real answers. Not that getting to know the characters is bad - as I said, they are the greatest thing about this book -, but the first half often felt a little boring to me, and there were a lot of conversations that went on too long, or infodumps that were a little too much at once.
The second half, though? I read pretty much the entire second half in one sitting. The twists just kept coming and the secrets kept pouring out. And plenty of questions remaining for the sequel.
Trigger warnings
Suicide mention/description (specifically hanging), anxiety, panic attacks.
My rating: ★★★★★
Second read edit, 2018. 01. 10: I still adore this book, and everything it stands for. I adore the descriptions, but most of all I adore the characters and the messages. You're not alone, we're here, we'll make it through this together, everything is going to be okay.
My only complains that the pacing felt really weird both times - it's like the last 40% of the book is just one big action scene. And don't get me wrong, it's an amazing action scene, but all the action and the plot twists and the new information without any breaks gets a little exhausting.
(Original review below)
--
“Words are important. They let you know it’s real, you’re fine, more people like you exist. They let you know you’re not alone."
--
“Holy crap…” Regan whispered, awed and sick and proud at the same time. “She punched it in the face.”
--
Let me tell you how absolutely wonderful this book is.
The Cast
Chameleon Moon's strongest aspect is its characters. Wonderful, colourful, diverse cast of characters. There is indeed a polyamorous marriage between three women, a main character who is a trans woman, a character who uses 'they' pronouns through the entire novel, disabled characters, representation of anxiety, and lots and lots of validation for mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. And many more, that my tags on this book can't even cover.
I am so incredibly excited about a certain relationship other than the polymarriage, but I feel like that would be a huge spoiler, so I'm just going to put this here for anyone who's already read it: I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.
The Plot
I have to admit, it took me a while to get into this book. The prologue pulled me in, but then the first half of the book felt... slow. It was mostly about getting to know the characters for me, and hinting at the big mystery without any real answers. Not that getting to know the characters is bad - as I said, they are the greatest thing about this book -, but the first half often felt a little boring to me, and there were a lot of conversations that went on too long, or infodumps that were a little too much at once.
The second half, though? I read pretty much the entire second half in one sitting. The twists just kept coming and the secrets kept pouring out. And plenty of questions remaining for the sequel.
Trigger warnings
Suicide mention/description (specifically hanging), anxiety, panic attacks.
My rating: ★★★★★
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Torture
Still as good as the last time I read it.
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I am in love with everything this story chooses to be.
The main characters are an autonomous robot, Sal, who has been running a teashop for almost 300 years; a mechanic, Clara, who can't stay in one place for more than a year and is also ace; and a robotic hummingbird companion, Joanie. You will love all of them.
I adored the characters, the setting, and even the resolution. It wasn't what I expected, and yet it was indeed a cathartic ending.
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I am in love with everything this story chooses to be.
The main characters are an autonomous robot, Sal, who has been running a teashop for almost 300 years; a mechanic, Clara, who can't stay in one place for more than a year and is also ace; and a robotic hummingbird companion, Joanie. You will love all of them.
I adored the characters, the setting, and even the resolution. It wasn't what I expected, and yet it was indeed a cathartic ending.
This was an adorable webcomic where basically all the characters are queer girls/women + one nonbinary person. (The nonbinary person is misgendered at one point but it's immediately called out.)
The art style and the colours were very dream-like, and most of the time it worked really well to give the comic a unique feel, but sometimes I was a little lost. Still, I loved figuring out how the two timelines in the comic are connected (and how all the characters are connected!)
The art style and the colours were very dream-like, and most of the time it worked really well to give the comic a unique feel, but sometimes I was a little lost. Still, I loved figuring out how the two timelines in the comic are connected (and how all the characters are connected!)
I feel sad about the ending.
More generally: I love the wordbuilding where children are treated gender-neutral unless they are old enough to declare their own gender, although I was a little disappointed that they seemingly still have to choose between two binary genders anyway.
More generally: I love the wordbuilding where children are treated gender-neutral unless they are old enough to declare their own gender, although I was a little disappointed that they seemingly still have to choose between two binary genders anyway.
I pre-ordered this when it came out and it still took me this long to read it, I'm awful at this
I liked this, but it ended very abruptly and left me unsatisfied. I might pick up the second book, but I do like when each book leaves me at least somewhat satisfied on its own. :/
Also, heads-up: the main character is physically disabled, and while she has a positive attitude about it, she faces a lot of ableism and slurs and "you won't survive a day because you're less than us" attitude from her classmates.
Also, heads-up: the main character is physically disabled, and while she has a positive attitude about it, she faces a lot of ableism and slurs and "you won't survive a day because you're less than us" attitude from her classmates.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Judith is so good. cranky old witches are my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Blood