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Reed @r33dacted.bsky.social · Mar 3
Hi I’m Reed (they/them) 🏳️‍⚧️

✍🏼 Author of queer books and LGBTQIA+ articles

📖 book reviews, my fave genres are dystopia, horror, thriller and anything LGBTQIA+

🧠 I work in, and am passionate about mental health

🫏 Passionate about politics and a proud liberal

🌈 This page is a safe space
r33dacted.bsky.social
If you found this cool rock 😎

What would you paint on it?

#rock #painting #🎨
Picture of a dorsal fin shaped rock sitting on a desk in front of a LED typewriter keyboard, and monitor.
March 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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I finished The Vegetarian by Han Kang and I am giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

My favorite line:

“She watches the streaks of rain lashing the window, with the untouched steadiness unique to those accustomed to solitude.”

The writing is beautiful and the theme of bodily autonomy is so relevant.

#booksky
Screenshot of StoryGraph page for The Vegetarian by Han Kang and translated by Deborah Smith with 3.5 star rating from user @rawrrae StoryGraph AI preview: The Vegetarian by Han Kang is ideal for readers drawn to psychologically intense stories that explore the harrowing effects of societal oppression and personal disintegration through surreal, visceral prose. Screenshot of StoryGraph ratings for The Vegetarian by Han Kang and translated by Deborah Smith PACE 24% of readers say fast paced 56% of readers say medium paced 19% of readers say slow paced PLOT OR CHARACTER DRIVEN? 4% of readers say plot driven 18% of readers say a mix of character and plot driven 76% of readers say character driven STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT? 28% of readers say yes 49% of readers say it’s complicated 19% of readers say no 1% of readers say not applicable LOVABLE CHARACTERS? 3% of readers say yes 37% of readers say it’s complicated 56% of readers say no 1% of readers say not applicable DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS? 26% of readers say yes 12% of readers say it’s complicated 51% of readers say no 9% of readers say not applicable FLAWS OF CHARACTERS A MAIN FOCUS? 79% of readers say yes 16% of readers say it’s complicated 2% of readers say no 1% of readers say not applicable
March 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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While I’m still chipping away at 2 fiction, 1 nonfiction, and 1 beta book, I finished Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly ⭐️⭐️⭐️

A cute quick queer read starring a “capital F Fat” FMC and a nonbinary nerdy professor with tropes like, identity, found family, and healing through music

#🌈📚
Screenshot of StoryGraph page for Sing Away by Anita Kelly, the 1st in the Moonlighters series of books with a 3 star rating by @rawrrae AI generated blurb says: Sing Away by Anita Kelly is a delightful and uplifting read that will resonate with anyone who’s ever found solace in the power of self expression, queer identity, and the unbridled joy of karaoke, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave lighthearted, hopeful, and romantic stories that celebrate the beauty of being true to oneself. Screenshot of StoryGraph stats for Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly PACE 68% of readers say fast paced 29% of readers say medium paced 2% of readers say slow paced PLOT OR CHARACTER DRIVEN? 5% of readers say plot driven 12% of readers say a mix of character and plot driven 81% of readers say character driven STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT? 71% of readers say yes 13% of readers say it’s complicated 11% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable LOVABLE CHARACTERS? 93% of readers say yes 4% of readers say it’s complicated 1% of readers say no DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS? 92% of readers say yes 5% of readers say it’s complicated 2% of readers say no FLAWS OF CHARACTERS A MAIN FOCUS? 53% of readers say yes 19% of readers say it’s complicated 24% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable
March 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
r33dacted.bsky.social
Hi I’m Reed (they/them) 🏳️‍⚧️

✍🏼 Author of queer books and LGBTQIA+ articles

📖 book reviews, my fave genres are dystopia, horror, thriller and anything LGBTQIA+

🧠 I work in, and am passionate about mental health

🫏 Passionate about politics and a proud liberal

🌈 This page is a safe space
March 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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My number finally came up at the library and I got to read We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. Giving this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 stars

This was such a unique book. It was confusing, spooky, graphic, queer, and totally unpredictable.

#booksky #horror #thriller #lgbtq
Screen shot of We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer with 4.5 star rating from @rawrrae on StoryGraph. Tags include fiction, horror, lgbtqia+, thriller, dark, mysterious, tense, and fast-paced AI generated preview says: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer is a gripping and unsettling read that will captivate fans of psychological horror and mystery, particularly those who enjoy exploring the darker corners of the human psyche and the supernatural, and are drawn to stories that blue the lines between reality and the unknown. Screen shot of StoryGraph stats for We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. PACE 52% of readers say fast paced 41% of readers say medium paced 6% of readers say slow paced PLOT OR CHARACTER DRIVEN? 35% of readers say plot driven 51% of readers say a mix of character and plot driven 12% of readers say character driven STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT? 19% of readers say yes 45% of readers say it’s complicated 32% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable LOVABLE CHARACTERS? 16% of readers say yes 44% of readers say it’s complicated 35% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS? 38% of readers say yes 11% of readers say it’s complicated 46% of readers say no 4% of readers say not applicable FLAWS OF CHARACTERS A MAIN FOCUS? 48% of readers say yes 30% of readers say it’s complicated 18% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable
March 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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What are you reading today?

#booksky
Screen shot of Libby library app audiobook Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents How to Heal From Distant, Rejecting, is Self-Involved Parents By Lindsay C Gibson, PsyD read by Marguerite Gavin
February 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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On page 153/508 of my friend’s psychological thriller novel and it has my heart racing! So excited for her to publish, I’m definitely buying a copy!

Also starting The Vegetarian by Han Kang, translated by Deborah Smith.

#booksky
February 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Good morning to the people who voted for Her 💙
Image of a rainbow, clouds, and stars with text that says “have the day you voted for”
February 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Keep your low gas prices, I want change
November 22, 2024 at 12:53 AM
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Just finished The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller! I give this book a 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.

Though some of the plot was predictable, I really enjoyed this book and the writing!

How do you feel about annotating? Have you tried it?

StoryGraph in bio

#booksky #📚 #bookreview #lgbtbooks #queerbooks
Paperback copy of The Z word by Lindsay King-Miller. Photo of the cover. Paperback copy of The Z word by Lindsay King-Miller, side view showing several different color tabs put in the book. Screenshot of StoryGraph page for The Z word by Lindsay King-Miller. First published in 2024, 256 pages. My rating of 3.5 stars. StoryGraph AI preview says: The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller is a perfect fit for readers who crave a thrilling, heartwarming, and unapologetically queer adventure that celebrates the power of found family, community, and self-expression in the face of adversity, with a healthy dose of humor and action thrown in for good measure. Screenshot of StoryGraph page for The Z word by Lindsay King-Miller. Overall ratings as follows: PACE 68% of readers say fast paced 30% of readers say medium paced 1% of readers say slow paced PLOT OR CHARACTER DRIVEN? 38% of readers say plot driven 51% of readers say a mix of character and plot driven 9% of readers say character driven STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT? 40% of readers say yes 30% of readers say it’s complicated 27% of readers say no LOVABLE CHARACTERS? 47% of readers say yes 35% of readers say it’s complicated 16% of readers say no DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS? 96% of readers say yes 2% of readers say it’s complicated 1% of readers say no FLAWS OF CHARACTERS A MAIN FOCUS? 56% of readers say yes 25% of readers say it’s complicated 16% of readers say no
February 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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My current reads, not including a beta copy of my friends psychological thriller novel!

What are you reading?
#booksky
Screen shot of 3 books that are currently being read. The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller 64% read Gender Euphoria by Laura Kate Dale and several contributors 20% read Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder 10% read
February 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The article I wrote on gender dysphoria has been updated to include some direct quotes about personal experiences with gender dysphoria, check it out!

#lgbtqia #🏳️‍⚧️ #mentalhealth

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What does gender dysphoria feel like?
It’s kind of like watching yourself exist in a body that’s not your own. Briana, 28 Gender dysphoria is when your body or appearance does not match your gender identity. This can cause anger, depressi...
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February 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Just finished reading and annotating ON TYRANNY by Timothy Snyder. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

On Tyranny is informative, approachable, and pulls no punches. It gives actionable steps to fight tyranny with global examples of its methods to take hold.

#booksky #review
paperback novel ON TYRANNY TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by TIMOTHY SNYDER StoryGraph preview of On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Powered by AI (beta) For readers who crave a deeper understanding of the present by learning from the past, On Tyranny: 20 lessons from the 20th century by Timothy Snyder is a must read, offering a timely and stimulating guide to navigating the complexities of politics, activism, and the history to preserve our freedom in uncertain times. StoryGraph community reviews 4.26 stars Moods: Informative: 94% Reflective: 56% Challenging: 35% Inspiring: 31% Dark: 17% Hopeful: 17% Tense: 10% Sad: 4% Emotional: 3% PACE: Fast: 79% Medium: 17% Slow: 2%
February 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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nothoodlum.bsky.social
You wanted a reality show host as a president, well now you’re on Survivor.
October 18, 2024 at 12:50 AM
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Just finished SISTER, MAIDEN, MONSTER by Lucy A. Snyder. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️

It follows the stories of a three women during the new PVG pandemic that leads to the apocalypse.

It’s a graphic body horror. I enjoyed how intertwined the stories were, but I found the ending disappointing. 💙📚 #booksky
Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder #fiction #fantasy #horror #lgbtqia+ #dark #mysterious #tense #fast-paced AI powered preview: Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder is a gripping and unapologetic read that will captivate fans of dark, body horror and LGBTQIA+ themes, particularly those who enjoy exploring the complexities of identity, desire, and survival in the face of catastrophic change. SISTER, MAIDEN, MONSTER by Lucy A. Snyder. StoryGraph ratings: PACE 52% of readers say fast paced 43% of readers say medium paced 3% of readers say slow paced PLOT OR CHARACTER DRIVEN? 29% of readers say plot driven 53% of readers say a mix of character and plot driven 16% of readers say character driven STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT? 31% of readers say yes 47% of readers say it’s complicated 19% of readers say no 1% of readers say not applicable LOVABLE CHARACTERS? 13% of readers say yes 51% of readers say it’s complicated 34% of readers say no DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS? 56% of readers say yes 20% of readers say it’s complicated 20% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable FLAWS OF CHARACTERS A MAIN FOCUS? 39% of readers say yes 33% of readers say it’s complicated 26% of readers say no 2% of readers say not applicable
January 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Just finished reading Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous. For me it’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Check trigger warnings before reading. The narrator is a mysoginist who had his heart broken by a woman and decides to take his alcohol fueled anger out on every woman he can. #storygraph #bookreview
Screen shot of StoryGraph landing page for the novel Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous. It’s rated 3 stars by the user. AI book description is: Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous is an intriguing and emotionally charged novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, realistic portrayals of love, relationships, and the darker aspects of human nature, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy literary fiction and are not afraid to confront the harsh realities of life. Screen shot of StoryGraph ratings of the novel Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous. 27% say fast pace 31% say medium pace 41% say slow pace 3 % say plot driven 10% say a mix of plot and character driven 83% say character driven 2% say not applicable 11% say strong character develop 31% say it’s complicated 55% say no character development 1% say not applicable 1% say lovable characters 8% say it’s complicated 89% say no loveable characters 2% says diverse characters 4% say it’s complicated 84% say not a diverse cast 7% say not applicable 95% say main character flaws are a main focus 3% say it’s complicated
January 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Book haul of the day
January 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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For profit insurance is immoral. Full stop. An insurers' job isn't to "protect from unnecessary care"; it is to pay for customers care. Every dollar of profit earned is a dollar that didn't provide care to the sick/injured. It is an evil industry captained by the soulless for the sake of the greedy.
December 12, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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Thankful for being a pescatarian this year after what leaked from a turkey processing facility 👀
November 25, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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Keep your low gas prices, I want change
November 22, 2024 at 12:53 AM
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What does it mean to be non-binary?
There are many ways to be non-binary. It helps to think of gender as a spectrum because of how personal the experience is. Some people have begun to consider non-binary as a third gender to the binary...
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November 22, 2024 at 12:46 AM
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How do I feel comfortable in my body?
Most people will experience some form of discomfort with their body. Sometimes these feelings come from feeling pressured to conform to modern beauty standards. Others may feel uncomfortable in their ...
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What do I say if I'm misgendered?
When someone uses pronouns that you do not identify with, they are misgendering you and it can feel invalidating and hurtful. Misgendering is when someone uses language like pronouns or other gender-s...
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November 22, 2024 at 12:45 AM
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I’m confused about gender
Feeling confused about your own gender is a natural first step to understanding it. It could take weeks or years to really understand your own gender identity and what feels most right for you. And on...
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