mxsallybend book blogger
Sally Bend is a trans/nonbinary author, editor, and reviewer of LGBTQIA books. Although shy and polite (she is, after all, Canadian), she loves the bold and boisterous expression of stories that bend the binaries of gender and sexuality.
Reviews
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Initiation: Sex Wizards, Book 1 by Alethea Faust
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story The fantasy aspect (aside from the sex/kink) is a very traditional sort of high/epic fantasy, complete with all the tropes you'd expect, but Faust has some fun with them, making the story hers. Reviewed on |
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In the Care of Magic: a queer cozy monster erotica by Robin Jo Margaret
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This was an entirely delightful read that was filled with diversity - some of which is obvious, and some of which is more subtle. Reviewed on |