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Mr. Acton

Mracton@sfba.club

Joined 7 months, 1 week ago

I read primarily queer books. I love everything from basic mlm romances to classic literature to contemporary fiction. I’m slowly trying to add more non-fiction and challenging subject matter, but I don’t need any additional dystopia in my life. My spice tolerance fluctuates, so sometimes I want all the spice and sometimes I can skim over it.

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finished reading Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

Carol Rifka Brunt: Tell the Wolves I'm Home (2013, Ulverscroft Large Print Books)

It is 1987, and only one person has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus -- …

Content warning Plot spoilers to at least 30% of the book.

reviewed Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars (A Misty Divine Mystery, #1)

Holly Stars: Murder in the Dressing Room (Paperback, 2025, Penguin Publishing Group)

A poisoned chocolate. A stolen dress. An elusive catburglar. Drag’s not just dramatic, it’s deadly. …

A fun tropey draggy first novel by Holly Stars!

I had a great time following Misty Divine as she plowed her way through solving the murder of her friend and mentor, Lady Lady. Hotel administrator by day and cabaret performer by night. It definitely has first novel energy. Looking back, there were a couple things I wish were done differently by the character and the author, but I was enthralled as I turned page after page.

It was an also a good showcase of the struggles of living an authentic life from both outside forces and the famed inner saboteurs. It may open the eyes if those who only experience drag via tv and the occasional brunch.

I look forward to the next book to see the growth of both the author and Misty’s investigative skills.

reviewed I'll Have What He's Having by Adib Khorram

Adib Khorram: I'll Have What He's Having (2024, Grand Central Publishing)

When it comes to love, substitute teacher Farzan Alavi is a disaster. Newly heartbroken—again—he’s drowning …

Fun MLM RomCom with occasional spice

Not reinventing the wheel, but there are a few twists on common tropes. The main characters are fun. Yeah, they get a little frustrating when there’s miscommunication, but that’s expected.

finished reading Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

Fern Brady: Strong Female Character (2023, Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale)

Fern Brady was told she couldn't be autistic because she's had loads of boyfriends and …

Content warning SH, ED, SA, DV, all the isms, Forced Institutionalization, Substance Abuse, Medical Trauma, and many more.