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A review by jessicadoom
Out Now: Queer We Go Again! by Will Kostakis, Saundra Mitchell
3.0
Kick. Push. Coast. - It was very short and sweet and a perfect way to start off the collection. It set the tone that it's alright to keep finding yourself while still remaining hopeful in the end.
What Happens in the Closet - There was a lot of backstory here, but I feel like the author provided it well without too much exposition. I do have to question, however, if a person would really. But that's just me thinking practically, not romantically.
Player One Fight! - I'm torn on whether I liked this story or not. I appreciated the protag's perspective; it was one I've not read before. But I felt like the ending wasn't really an ending? Nothing was resolved and it left me feeling like I missed out on any semblance of actual story.
Lumber Me Mine - Oh my gods, so adorable. I loved the way the relationship progressed in a natural, cutesy teenagery way. And I was so please to see Jasmine build herself up into the person she wanted to be.
Follower - It was...cute, I guess? Quite unrealistic, but cute.
Refresh - I was hardcore made at Rodrigo for a couple pages, but he came to his senses in the end. Once he did, I was glad to say I enjoyed the way things ended.
Victory Lap - So far, this one is my favorite. I mean, Star Wars references is enough to do it, really. And a supportive parent will always win over my heart. It was adorable and I want more.
A Road of One's Own - It was just kind of...there? It was alright. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Just alright.
Seditious Teapots - I like the concept of this story. I appreciate the visceral walk-through of this situation. What I don't like...was much more. My biggest complaint, however, was that they use the pronoun "they" just upon seeing the characters they use it for in their head. If this was the case, they should use "they" for every character they end up meeting for the first time, not just the masc-presenting ones. This just felt like a big mis-step to me. I also can't get behind authors who rush their characters who do not know one another through becoming one another's biggest confidants so fast. It's gratingly unrealistic, even and especially for a person looking for a place to belong.
Star-Crossed in DC - The idea was cute enough and I want to commend the MC's eventual bravery. But also...did she not know her father's politics before then??
Floating - I.... I'm not sure about this one? I think it was sweet. I think I was a little confused....
The Soft Place - This was different! I really enjoyed the idea of retrospective, drug-induced revelations. Not that I condone dropping acid to figure out your problems, but I felt like it was an unexpected story and I enjoyed that.
A Pound of Flesh - WHERE DO I BUY THE FULL NOVEL OF THIS STORY???? If the author never writes it, well then I might have to fanfiction the shit out of it.
One Spell Too Many - Aw, this was adorable. I was glad to see the MC reaped consequences of her reckless actions. I was even happier to see that things worked out for her in ways unexpected.
Far From Home - Initially, I was extremely confused. I think it was just the way it was all set up, intentionally mysterious and vague. But the more I read, the more enthralled I became. In the end, I really enjoyed this story and would also read a full novel about this escape!
The Coronation - World building of that size is no easy feat in such a small story! Near the beginning, once again, I found myself confused as everything was being set up. That mostly stemmed from the confusing changing of pronouns. But once I glimpsed what was going on, things became more clear. I didn't much care for the ending, though, as it just seemed...too perfect? But sometimes things do actually work out for people, so that's fine.
Once Upon a Seastorm - I felt like I was left with way more questions than answers here. I mean, I loved the concept, but was he a seal? Was he something else? Was this a world where magic was known to exist? What actually happened with the other boy? I just wish I knew....
What Happens in the Closet - There was a lot of backstory here, but I feel like the author provided it well without too much exposition. I do have to question, however, if a person would really
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make out with their "enemy" while the danger of death by vampire looms just outside the doorPlayer One Fight! - I'm torn on whether I liked this story or not. I appreciated the protag's perspective; it was one I've not read before. But I felt like the ending wasn't really an ending? Nothing was resolved and it left me feeling like I missed out on any semblance of actual story.
Lumber Me Mine - Oh my gods, so adorable. I loved the way the relationship progressed in a natural, cutesy teenagery way. And I was so please to see Jasmine build herself up into the person she wanted to be.
Follower - It was...cute, I guess? Quite unrealistic, but cute.
Refresh - I was hardcore made at Rodrigo for a couple pages, but he came to his senses in the end. Once he did, I was glad to say I enjoyed the way things ended.
Victory Lap - So far, this one is my favorite. I mean, Star Wars references is enough to do it, really. And a supportive parent will always win over my heart. It was adorable and I want more.
A Road of One's Own - It was just kind of...there? It was alright. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Just alright.
Seditious Teapots - I like the concept of this story. I appreciate the visceral walk-through of this situation. What I don't like...was much more. My biggest complaint, however, was that they use the pronoun "they" just upon seeing the characters they use it for in their head. If this was the case, they should use "they" for every character they end up meeting for the first time, not just the masc-presenting ones. This just felt like a big mis-step to me. I also can't get behind authors who rush their characters who do not know one another through becoming one another's biggest confidants so fast. It's gratingly unrealistic, even and especially for a person looking for a place to belong.
Star-Crossed in DC - The idea was cute enough and I want to commend the MC's eventual bravery. But also...did she not know her father's politics before then??
Floating - I.... I'm not sure about this one? I think it was sweet. I think I was a little confused....
The Soft Place - This was different! I really enjoyed the idea of retrospective, drug-induced revelations. Not that I condone dropping acid to figure out your problems, but I felt like it was an unexpected story and I enjoyed that.
A Pound of Flesh - WHERE DO I BUY THE FULL NOVEL OF THIS STORY???? If the author never writes it, well then I might have to fanfiction the shit out of it.
One Spell Too Many - Aw, this was adorable. I was glad to see the MC reaped consequences of her reckless actions. I was even happier to see that things worked out for her in ways unexpected.
Far From Home - Initially, I was extremely confused. I think it was just the way it was all set up, intentionally mysterious and vague. But the more I read, the more enthralled I became. In the end, I really enjoyed this story and would also read a full novel about this escape!
The Coronation - World building of that size is no easy feat in such a small story! Near the beginning, once again, I found myself confused as everything was being set up. That mostly stemmed from the confusing changing of pronouns. But once I glimpsed what was going on, things became more clear. I didn't much care for the ending, though, as it just seemed...too perfect? But sometimes things do actually work out for people, so that's fine.
Once Upon a Seastorm - I felt like I was left with way more questions than answers here. I mean, I loved the concept, but was he a seal? Was he something else? Was this a world where magic was known to exist? What actually happened with the other boy? I just wish I knew....