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Marina

Marina@bookwyrm.social

Joined 1 year, 3 months ago

I used to read a lot, now I read less. I would like to read more again. That's how it goes!

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reviewed Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

Gender Queer: A Memoir (2019, Lion Forge Comics) 5 stars

Gender Queer: A Memoir is a 2019 graphic memoir written and illustrated by Maia Kobabe. …

Beautiful and insightful

5 stars

Maia's story is an excellent exploration of gender exploration, the lengthy self-discovery process, and the challenges (and satisfaction!) that comes from trying to be accepted for your authentic self. The book contains many references to other great reading materials, and I've already pulled out tons of quotes when discussing these topics.

Highly recommend this book, whether you feel it relates to you, people you know and love, or just the world around you.

This Is How You Lose the Time War (Hardcover, 2019, Simon and Schuster) 4 stars

Two time-traveling agents from warring futures, working their way through the past, begin to exchange …

A piece of art

5 stars

If you like books where you don't get all the answers, that aren't necessarily linear, and are more about prose and gut-wrenching heartache, you'll enjoy this book. It's art. If you don't like artsy books, you probably should pick something else to read.

I loved it.