DAY 11: The Shots You Take - Rachel Reid

I've been a fan of Rachel Reid's works for years now, and I feel like this latest work is a crowning achievement. A conversation about grief, about identity, about the sports industry, wrapped up in a genuinely lovely romance.

DAY 10: A Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky Chambers

This book made me feel GOOD. And inspired. A stunning rumination on humanity and our place in the world and nature. Optimistic! Imagine!

DAY 9: Compound Fracture - Andrew Joseph White

My fav AJW novel so far. I love the way he writes horror, especially in the YA space; working within the limits of the age range and genre to create works that are so teeth-clenchingly tense.

DAY 8: A Strange and Stubborn Endurance - Foz Meadows

This novel - and it's sequel - are such strong fantasy novels that utilize queer identity in a way that's interesting and relevant to the plot, and to our society.

DAY 7: The Summer Hikaru Died - Mokumokuren

While it's definitely horror first, this manga is - in my opinion - definitely queer. I'm so incredible excited for the anime adaptation coming next month.

DAY 6: These Violent Delights - Micah Nemerever

Obsession, codependence, yearning, desire, toxicity, affection. Chaotic and flawed characters gnashing their teeth at each other (emotionally).

DAY 5: Don't Let the Forest In - C.G. Drews

This was my book of the year for 2024 because it so perfectly encapsulates the messy queer love that I so adore. Plus ace representation that's complex and a little grungy.

DAY 4: You Should Be So Lucky - Cat Sebastian

Queer romance, set in the past, realistic portrayal of the difficulties of the time without being hopeless, heart wrenching depiction of grief. I loved this so much.

DAY 3: The Starless Sea - Erin Morgenstern

A lyrical fantasy that’s so whimsical and unique, fairy-tale-esque even. It’s such a love letter to story telling, and I deeply adore it.

DAY 2: Summer Sons - Lee Mandelo

What if you took The Fast & The Furious and then made it gay and a Southern Gothic with threads of messy romance? This novel is so, SO for me it's silly.

DAY 1: Icarus - K. Ancrum

A stunning YA story about star-crossed queer love and the burdens we inherit from our family. This was one of my top books last year and I’ll scream about it any chance I get.

I had a lot of fun playing games this year!

He fully thought Deku was inviting him on a date. Oops!

Deku is excited that you agreed to go leaf hunting with him! He has an exhaustive list of all his favourite locations. You packed for a whole day of hiking, right? 😅

These are always so hard because I immediately forget everything I’ve ever liked.