Tag Archives: LGBTQIA

Good Omens Finale

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Thistle

Two weeks ago, the last chapter of the Good Omens TV series came to an end. Due to the allegations against NG a few years back, the show was nearly canceled, and when enough folks advocated for it, eventually Amazon … Continue reading →

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Platform Decay, by Martha Wells (audio)

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Thistle

Volume 8 in the Murderbot series. Murderbot is on a mission to rescue some of Mensah’s family. The mission takes a turn when Murderbot gains a second request to rescue a second family. Lots of bad things happen. Feelings are … Continue reading →

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All of Us Murderers, by KJ Charles (audio)

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Thistle

Trapped in a remote mansion with his insane relatives, Zeb tries to escape forced marriage to a cousin, a supposed family curse, and specters that may or may not be ghosts. Oh, and his ex-boyfriend is there, to complicate things … Continue reading →

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The Escape Game, by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Thistle

After the brutal murder at the end of Season 4 of reality TV series The Escape Game, no one expected the show to continue. But continue it has, with a whole new round of contestants, including the younger sister of … Continue reading →

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Never After, by Alexis Hall (audio)

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Thistle

Micha is an opium-addicted prostitute dying on the streets. Thomas is a third son consigned to the priesthood and unaware of his sexuality until he rescues the most beautiful man he’s ever met and is drawn toward him regardless of … Continue reading →

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Fanfic Minis – April 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Thistle

When I look back at the fics I read this month, I’m startled that these were all in the same month. April was LONG… First: An Architecture of Feelings by thisisshiny. When Crowley loses his vision, he loses everything else, … Continue reading →

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Strange Girls, by Sarvat Hasin (audio)

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Thistle

Honestly, I’m going to keep this one as a mini-review. I’m a bit angry with it. After spending way too much time trying to find a decent audiobook to listen to that wasn’t just another KJ Charles series, I began … Continue reading →

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A Charm of Magpies (series), by KJ Charles (audio)

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Thistle

Lucien Crane was packed off to China by his family when he was 17. Several decades later, he suddenly finds himself forced back to England as the next in line to inherit money and titles. He doesn’t want to be … Continue reading →

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The Shooting Season, by Isobel Starling (audio)

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Thistle

Benedict makes his way to Scotland for an auction at the manor of his former lover, Euan. He hasn’t seen Euan in thirty years, and in fact, has repressed his nature since the man left him in a rather abrupt … Continue reading →

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Fanfic Minis – March 2026

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Thistle

So you know how I said I would try looking up fanfic for the Will Darling series? Well… Let’s just say there’s not a lot out there. I had to do a lot of narrowing, because there’s crossover with other … Continue reading →

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