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The Big Ask by Simon James Green

The Big Ask is a book about being unapologetically yourself, and not having to answer questions. And, like always, Simon James Green is an expert of getting his message across. Alfie Parker is not popular, in any sense of the word. He’s a loner, average, with one friend to call his own. So, why wouldContinue reading “The Big Ask by Simon James Green”

Geography Club by Brent Hartinger

So, I’m really late in the game with this one. When I first looked up the release date of Geography Club, I was shocked. How can this book, a book which feels more relevant than ever, be over twenty years old? Russel Middlebrook is gay, and alone, despite being in the middle ground of popularity.Continue reading “Geography Club by Brent Hartinger”

Looking For Group by Alexis Hall

Drew is the right kind of gamer. Sure, he’s a nerd, but he also has friends, plays sports, and is semi-popular. One day, while playing with a new raid group on his favourite MMO, he meets a female elf called Solace, whom he all of a sudden finds himself falling for, even though he’s pastContinue reading “Looking For Group by Alexis Hall”

The Boy I Love by William Hussey

At just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year on the front line. Now he is returning to the trenches to lead a platoon, despite his wounds, both physical and emotional. Broken-hearted from the loss of his first love, Stephen begins to wonder what he’s fighting for. Then he meets Private Danny McCormick, a smart,Continue reading “The Boy I Love by William Hussey”

The Twat Files by Dawn French

A collection of real-life stories by one of my absolute favourite funny women? Yes, please! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my free time. I really enjoyed this collection of stories, many of which I’d never heard Dawn tell before, despite being quite a big fan. Each tale, twatish as promised, isContinue reading “The Twat Files by Dawn French”

Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson

‘Loving People. That’s a fucking flaw if you want to be a hero.’ – Phonenicia Rogerson in Herc Herc is a modernised re-telling of the story of Hercules. It is both queer and feminist, told from the POV of many of the lesser explored characters from the original story. One of the things that thisContinue reading “Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson”

Mean Girls: The Musical

I want to preface this post by saying that I’ve never watched the original Mean Girls film, just a few clips here and there, so this cinema experience was a brand-new one for me. At first, upon seeing the trailers, I was sceptical. The film seemed dated, rehashing old jokes, telling a story out ofContinue reading “Mean Girls: The Musical”

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Re-read)

At the start of this new year I was hit with the urge to relive my childhood. Maybe it’s the current economic crisis, or maybe the growing social struggles that we all seem be facing, but I felt like revisiting the past. How better to do this than read a series that meant so muchContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Re-read)”

Boy Like Me by Simon James Green

Oh My God, that’s the first phrase that comes to mind when thinking of Boy Like Me. I’ve never read such a novel and have nothing but positives to say about it. I laughed, cried, loved, and was overcome with anger all in the same sitting; yes, I read it in twenty-four hours. It’s aContinue reading “Boy Like Me by Simon James Green”