Blog — Evie's Reveries

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New Adult Gay (M/M) Romance

I had the pleasure this week of reading the delightful Cut to the Feeling series by Noah Steele. He offered me books one and two plus a companion novella several months ago as a sort of “package deal.” It was so much fun to start with Aiden and Derrek in Racing Into Love, then follow Oliver into his own love story with Seth in Fighting for Love, while rounding out the experience with the tasty treat of Beckett and Alex’s darling first time romance in Act of Love.

LGBTQ+, New Adult Romance, MM Romance, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQIA FictionEvie DraeAugust 15, 2019Noah Steele, Novel Length, 4 StarsComment

"Black Flag: Safe Passage," by Rachel Ford

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Space Opera / Sci-Fi

This week’s read was a wild ride, y’all! Black Flag: Safe Passage by Rachel Ford is an enjoyable sci-fi space opera with a lesbian romance at its heart. The vast world Ford created, and the quirky cast of characters kept me turning the pages.

LGBTQ+, Space Opera, Science-Fiction, LGBTQIA FictionEvie DraeAugust 8, 2019Rachel Ford, Novel Length, 4 StarsComment

"Spellbound," by Allie Therin

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M/M (Gay) Historical Paranormal Romance

Have mercy. It’s official, y’all. I have found my new favorite book. Hands down best read of the year. I can’t say enough how much I absolutely loved and adored Spellbound by Allie Therin. In fact, if I sat here and spewed all the fan-girling nonsense my fingers keep trying to type, y’all wouldn’t keep reading. Which would be a disservice to you, me, and this phenomenal book.

"August Prather is Not Dead Yet," by Danielle K. Roux

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New Adult LGBTQ+ Fantasy / Magic Realism

Weehoo!! This week’s read was a weird and wonderfully wild ride. It was everything and nothing like I expected, all at once. 🤣 August Prather is Not Dead Yet, by Danielle K. Roux, is a positively divine and entertaining read. It takes you on a journey with unexpected twists and a whole heck-of-a-lot of heart. But the even cooler part? It’s kind of like you’re getting two stories for the price of one. And neither of them failed to delight.

LGBTQ+, New Adult Romance, Fantasy, Magic Realism, LGBTQIA FictionEvie DraeJuly 25, 2019Danielle K. Roux, Novel Length, 5 StarsComment

"Power Surge," by Sara Codair

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YA/NA Urban Fantasy

I feel so insanely fortunate to be given the opportunity to review such a wide array of LGBTQ+ books on a weekly basis. Especially those written by members of the LGBTQ+ community that represent their #ownvoices experiences. This week’s read is a perfect example. Power Surge by Sara Codair is an impressive story with a diverse cast. It’s the kind of positive representation we really, really need out there, especially in the influential YA/NA genres.

LGBTQ+, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, LGBTQIA FictionEvie DraeJuly 11, 2019Sara Codair, Novel Length, 5 StarsComment

"The Battle of Crystal and Water," by Clyde Andrews

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LGBTQ+ Contemporary Sci-Fi

I’ve been champing at the bit to get my hands on this week’s read for months. Every time I see one of Mr. Andrews covers, I’m constantly itching to pick up my Kindle and read. The Battle of Crystal and Water is Clyde Andrews’ first full-length novel, and also the first of his works I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Be sure to stick around until the end… there’s a special surprise awaiting y’all after all my prattling!

"Dear Comrade Novák," by Silvia Hildebrandt

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Historical / Literary Fiction

This week’s read definitely strayed from my normal fare. I’ve loved the opportunities my blog has provided me to stretch my readerly boundaries and experience things I wouldn’t have had the chance to had I remained within my Romancelandia bubble. Dear Comrade Novák by Silvia Hildebrandt is the perfect example of just such a read.

LGBTQ+, Historical FIction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQIA FictionEvie DraeJune 27, 2019Silvia Hildebrandt, Novel Length, 4 StarsComment

"Peony Lanterns," by Patricia Correll

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Historical Horror Romance

This week’s read was a quick and delightful one. Peony Lanterns by Patricia Correll is a novella that serves bite-sized intrigue. Despite its brevity, Ms. Correll displays a masterful skill at both character and world building. I curled up on my couch and almost immediately got lost in the words.

"Southsayer," by Alia Hess

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Cozy Literary Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi

I was thoroughly impressed by this week’s read, y’all. I’ve only read a few post-apocalyptic novels in the past, and they’ve been very much hit or miss with me. This one? A definite hit. Southsayer by Alia Hess is book 4 in her Travelers series but it is billed as a standalone that can be used as an entry point into her established series for new readers.