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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ― Benjamin Alire Sáenz ― “I bet you could sometimes find all the mysteries of the universe in someone’s hand.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe depicts the wonders and struggles of being a teenager. Benjamin Alire Saenz creates exquisite characters who cover a spectrum of personalities, conflicts, and families. Aristotle and Dante, teenagers in the 1980’s, represent the juxtaposition of personalities and personas. Whereas one behaves as a free character regardless…
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My Policeman ― Bethan Roberts ― “You have to open your eyes. you’re too bright not to. It’s such a waste”
My Policeman portraits an insufferable existence when victims and victimizers share roles in systematic violence. Inkish Kingdoms Bethan Roberts writes an excruciating novel of treason, gender roles, sexuality, and freedom. My Policeman follows the story of three main characters Marion, Tom, and Patrick. Tom has never said out loud who he is. Patrick has always…
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The Guncle ― Steven Rowley ― “Normal is a terrible thing to aspire to… aim higher.”
A must-needed representation of the almost extinct Queer Generation X Inkish Kingdoms The Guncle by Steven Rowley is one of the gayest and sweetest stories I have read this year. The approach of being a gay uncle and that the story does not go around his sexuality or his romantic life made it feel fresh…
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The Lady and the Unicorn ― Tracy Chevalier ―“I have other ways of knowing the world.”
Tracy Chevalier demonstrates the power of her storytelling in her novel The Lady and the Unicorn. Through a vivid narration of plausible historical events, Tracy creates a dramatic portrayal of royalty and artists as their worlds collide through these majestic tapestries. Set back in the 1400s, The Lady and the Unicorn exhibits, with great detail, the patriarchal society that…
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle ― Shirley Jackson ―“A pretty sight, a lady with a book.”
We Have Always Lived in the Castle is the perfect fusion of modern gothic, feminism, and psychopathic behaviors. Shirley Jackson’s writing style is extraordinary as she defuses in a thrilling story the power of patriarchy over women’s lives and how feminism and resistance are present in the most common actions. Subtle enough, Jackson deposits in…
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The Maidens ― Alex Michaelides ― “Life means nothing. Death means nothing.”
“A dark psychological and slow burner story that mixes the mysticism of the Greek myths with modern monsters and motives” Inkish Kingdoms When you are an author like Alex Michaedelis that hit the debut shelves with such force you know that your upcoming novel has to be better or as better as the first story. But…
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Camp ― Lev A.C. Rosen ― “Butch boys don’t cry in public.”
Camp by L.C. Rosen should be canon for every queer person that wants to live Pride at its maximum. Inkish Kingdoms One of the reasons I read this book was because of the first line of the synopsis: “Set in a summer camp, this sweet and sharp screwball comedy set in a summer camp for…
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Sea of Rust ― C. Robert Cargill ― “I cherished my freedom, my individuality, my spirit.”
C. Robert Cargill, with skills, never seen before, programmed a perfect artificial nightmare for those who love Isaac Asimov. Sea of Rust is the sum of all our fears and dreams regarding artificial intelligence and robots. Many might not take science fiction seriously, but these novels are a speculative narration that incites commentary and criticism…
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