The Charm Offensive portrayed love after heartbreak, vulnerability, and intimacy. Ultimately, it is not a romance, thriller, or mystery, but a poignant portrayal of life, death, and the depth of human connection. It also argues that we should accept the inevitability of death as we must die in order for future generations to live. The Darkness Outside Us argues for the need for vulnerability and intimacy (in whatever form it should take, whether it be platonic, romantic, and/or sexual) in order to prevent insanity. The mystery of their existence forces Ambrose and Kodiak to depend on one another in a brilliant depiction of human fragility, vulnerability, and intimacy. I picked up The Darkness Outside Us for the slow burn enemies to lovers romance - which it delivered! - but I stayed for the spectacular science-fiction thriller. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer Although the mystery was not as complex as their relationship, it provided the perfect backdrop for these grudging allies to fall in love.ģ. Kiem and Taam’s relationship was full of angst and misunderstanding, but contained surprising depth. It had all of my favorite tropes: queer arranged marriage, gruding allies to lovers, only one bed, and forced proximity. Winter’s Orbit had galactic politics, mystery, and, of course, romance. Keep reading for my unsolicited opinion on what I read this month.

My asks are always open, so don’t hesitate to leave me an ask or comment. We also reached 500+ followers this month! Welcome to those of you who are new. Happy Pride! Today is also the one year anniversary of this blog! In honor of the occasion, I updated the web version, so it’s acceptable - or at the very least, tolerable - for those of you who use tumblr web. The Charm Offensive, Alice Cochrun - ★ 4/5 stars ★ The Darkness Outside Us, Eliot Schrefer - ★ 4.5/5 stars ★Ĥ.

Winter’s Orbit, Everina Maxwell - ★ 4/5 stars ★ģ. The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood - ★ 5/5 stars ★Ģ.

Godly Heathens by H.E. Edgmon