Category: LGBT

Book Review: Father Figure by James J. Cudney
Book of My Choosing - 2018 · Book Review · Contemporary · Crime/Thriller/Mystery/Horror · LGBT

Book Review: Father Figure by James J. Cudney

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Pages: 415 Genre: Contemporary/Mystery/Romance/Suspense Publication Date: April 2, 2018 Story Perspective: Alternating third-person Themes: Romance, Family, Consequences, Abuse, Rape, Courage, Forgiveness In the 1980’s, Amalia Graeme is ready to leave her emotionally and physically abusive mother. She is ready to start a new life at college. However, what she once thought of as a fresh new start turns into something…… Continue reading Book Review: Father Figure by James J. Cudney

Mini-Review: Floodlight by Reba Birmingham
Book for Review - 2018 · Book Review · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · LGBT · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub · Romance

Mini-Review: Floodlight by Reba Birmingham

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Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. Unfortunately, my book review for the site wasn’t officially published, but I decided to write up a mini-review anyway. Genre: Fantasy/Romance Themes: Good vs. Evil, Relationships, Love, Family, LGBT ~ The Good ~ Likable main characters Having two lesbian married couples was refreshing to read…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Floodlight by Reba Birmingham

One Last Lie by Rob Kaufman
Book Review · Crime/Thriller/Mystery/Horror · LGBT · OnlineBookClub

One Last Lie by Rob Kaufman

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Genre: Suspense/Psychological Thriller Number of Pages: 354 Publication Date:  December 30, 2014 Rating:  out of 5 OBC Rating:  3 out of 4 stars Story Perspective: Alternating Third-Person Themes: Trust, Deception, LGBT, Mental Illness, Relationships To Learn More About the Book, Click: One Last Lie on OBC Bookshelves *This was part of the OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day Program and is reviewed for the Blogger Review…… Continue reading One Last Lie by Rob Kaufman

Hibernation by SJ Epps
Book Review · LGBT · OnlineBookClub

Hibernation by SJ Epps

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Genre: LGBT Number of Pages: 136 Publication Date: April 29, 2016 Rating:  out of 5 OBC Rating: 2 out of 4 stars Themes: Equal rights, discrimination, beliefs Story Perspective: Third-Person Omniscient To Learn More About the Book, Click: Hibernation on OBC Bookshelves *This was part of the OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day Program* In a new generation, same-sex relationships are more accepted…… Continue reading Hibernation by SJ Epps

The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles by Giorgio Bassani
Book Review · LGBT

The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles by Giorgio Bassani

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Genre: LGBT/Cultural Literature Number of Pages: 124 Rating:  out of 5 Dr. Fadigati arrives in the town of Ferrara. He is bright and welcomes the new change. However, his confidence soon crumbles when word gets out of his homosexuality. Judgment is passed, feelings are hurt, and Dr. Fadigati feels left out.   Where to start? I…… Continue reading The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles by Giorgio Bassani

Caught Inside by Jamie Deacon
Book Review · Coming-of-Age · LGBT · OnlineBookClub · Young Adult

Caught Inside by Jamie Deacon

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Genre: Young Adult/Coming-of-Age/LGBT Number of Pages: 247 Publication Date: September 29, 2016 Rating:  out of 5 OBC Rating: 4 out of 4 stars Themes: Coming of Age, One’s own sexuality, Honesty, Friendship, Love To Learn More About the Book, Click: Caught Inside on OBC Bookshelves *This was part of the OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day Program* Seventeen-year-old Luke has…… Continue reading Caught Inside by Jamie Deacon

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
Book Review · LGBT · OnlineBookClub · Young Adult

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

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Genre: Young Adult, LGBT Number of Pages: 465 Publication Date: January 19, 2016 Rating:  out of 5 OBC Rating: 4 out of 4 stars Themes: Depression, Bullying, Friendship, Family January’s OBC Book of the Month Discussion: We Are the Ants Teenager Henry is having a terrible time getting over his boyfriend’s suicide. He blames everyone, including himself for…… Continue reading We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson