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Wednesday reading
Nov. 20th, 2013 07:27 pmRecently finished
Hey, I actually read a book! It was Malinda Lo's Adaptation, a science fiction young adult book that we read for book club.
I really enjoyed this and read most of it in one day. It is fast paced and has a mystery element that keeps the tension going. I identified with the protagonist, Reese, who is exploring romantic/sexual relationships. She is an independent person who is afraid of intimacy and afraid of her feelings for others. Because of some spoilery things that happen in the book, she experiences some changes in her body that lead to this delicious and creepy feeling of alienation from her own self. The relationship with Amber felt very realistic to me. One thing about Malinda Lo is that I trust her to have good queer representation, and I trust her on issues of race. That is true for this book. The book ends a bit abruptly, but I am told it picks up right where it leaves off in the next book, which I am going to request from the library.
I also recently finished Hawkeye #1 (comic), called "My Life as a Weapon". I liked the first parts better than the last parts, but overall thought it was beautiful and fun. I especially liked the dog parts.
Currently Reading
I started and bounced off several fanfics today while at the doctor's office. So, nothing.
Hey, I actually read a book! It was Malinda Lo's Adaptation, a science fiction young adult book that we read for book club.
I really enjoyed this and read most of it in one day. It is fast paced and has a mystery element that keeps the tension going. I identified with the protagonist, Reese, who is exploring romantic/sexual relationships. She is an independent person who is afraid of intimacy and afraid of her feelings for others. Because of some spoilery things that happen in the book, she experiences some changes in her body that lead to this delicious and creepy feeling of alienation from her own self. The relationship with Amber felt very realistic to me. One thing about Malinda Lo is that I trust her to have good queer representation, and I trust her on issues of race. That is true for this book. The book ends a bit abruptly, but I am told it picks up right where it leaves off in the next book, which I am going to request from the library.
I also recently finished Hawkeye #1 (comic), called "My Life as a Weapon". I liked the first parts better than the last parts, but overall thought it was beautiful and fun. I especially liked the dog parts.
Currently Reading
I started and bounced off several fanfics today while at the doctor's office. So, nothing.
