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Review: Magic, Monsters and Me – Timoteo Tong

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Magic, Monsters, and Me - Timoteo Tong

Genre: YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Publisher | Amazon About The Book Sixteen-year-old Elijah Delomary loves the City of Angels. The sunshine, the palm trees, the ocean. He especially enjoys battling the monsters infesting the dark corners of the vast metropolis. As he starts his junior year at Burbank High School he meets a new friend, Austin who also fights monsters to keep Angelenos safe. As their friendship develops and love blooms, Elijah’s arch nemesis Devlina reappears, threatening to use magic to destroy the world. Elijah must now juggle pursuing his feelings for Austin, meeting the lofty expectations of his affluent and influential family, and fulfilling his … Read more

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Review: Finding a Way – Jackson Marsh

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Finding a Way - Jackson Marsh - The Delamere Files

Genre: Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Get It On Amazon About The Book It began with a man sobbing in the night. When London cabman, Jack Merrit, falls victim to a ruthless robbery, he believes his world has hit rock bottom. However, a chance encounter with the charismatic writer of social insights, Larkin Chase, offers him a glimmer of hope in the quest for a better life, and love. Larkin envisions an opportunity for Jack to pocket a handsome twenty-pound reward. The task is simple: identify the nefarious culprits who targeted him. Yet, these criminals are deeply entrenched in the treacherous underbelly of the notorious East End gangland, where … Read more

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Review: The Crown of Madness – Blake R. Wolfe

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The Crown of Madness - Blake R. Wolfe

Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Get It On Amazon About The Book With his best friend in a magical coma and the clock ticking, Tyler and his companions set out on one last mission to save him from death’s clutches. However, they soon find their well-laid plans have gone awry, the fate of the world balancing on the edge of a knife. After traveling through dangerous country, facing down dragons, and fighting their way across a volcano, Tyler and his friends arrived at the crystalline palace of the Sage, nestled in the valley of the Dravin Peaks. But now their time is running out as Tiragan’s life slowly … Read more

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Review: Standard Candle – G.B. Lindsey

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Standard Candle - G.B. Lindsey

Genre: Contemporary, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book Denny: friend. Denny, who sleeps in threadbare tees that smell like his cigarettes, who coats his arms in the guts of engines, who kisses like he’s sampling you, scenting you, until you forget that there are things you can’t afford to forget. Denny: with benefits. It’s not dating. You’ve both done enough of that. You’re both stuck in this town, you’re both going nowhere, but at night, you have each other. It’s sex. It’s an arrangement. It suits you both. Denny: yours. Tonight, the lie shatters. Denny Wyatt is so … Read more

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Review: The Sage and the Phoenix – Blake Wolfe

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The Sage and the Phoenix - Blake Wolfe

Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Get It On Amazon About The Book Tyler barely escaped the clutches of the evil king, but now he’s lost in Bramoria. With tensions on the rise and old friendships falling apart, can he find the Sage in time and save himself and his friends? Calling on the power of the mage stone, Tyler manages to teleport him and his companions into the open air over the ocean. After a splash landing and finding themselves stranded on a small chain of islands, tensions rise and fights break out. However, the group quickly finds out that the islands hold their own dangers. Caught unawares … Read more

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Review: Tech Prince Troubles – Blaine D. Arden

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Tech Prince Troubles - Blaine D. Arden - Runaway Prince Hotel

Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Trans Reviewer: Scott Get It At Amazon About The Book He came to this human hotel to disappear. Instead, he found a barista who makes espresso taste like home—and glitches no one else can solve. Adri Linari, overlooked tech mage and younger sibling of Niralen’s charismatic Crown Prince, is more comfortable with schematics than small talk. Overwhelmed by royal obligations, a sensory-frying engagement party, and the ache of always being the odd one out, he runs—straight to the Renversé Hotel in Princedelphia, Oregon. All he wants is quiet, a place to draw, and maybe fix a few circuits. He doesn’t expect the barista whose … Read more

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Review: Shadowcaller – James Honaker

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Shadowcaller - James Honaker

Genre: Urban Fantasy (Romantic arc) LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Non-Binary Reviewer: Ulysses Get It At Amazon About The Book In New Philadelphia, demons would walk the streets. Nathaniel has dealt with his fair share of demons. Using the powers afforded to him by his bonded shadow spirit, Umbriel, he and his associates, Xane and Rebecca, work hard to drive off the demonic threats that would wreak havoc This time, though, is different. In the midst of an election campaign, the Coven of Unholy Nocturnal Terror seeks to make manifest their patron deity, Astaroth. Nathaniel finds himself embroiled in a maelstrom of political intrigue as they race to unravel the attempt to … Read more

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Review: The Spellbinding Magic of You and Me – Timoteo Tong

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Resurrecting My Magic - Timoteo Tong

Genre: Paranormal, YA LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Get It At Amazon | Publisher | Universal Buy Link About The Book In a world where ancient magic is real and monsters roam, Santangelo Lo Geffo’s life is about to change forever. After the mysterious death of his mother, Santangelo is thrust into a world of magic he never believed in. He struggles with his own powers, with a father who insists magic only brings destruction, and with the weight of the loss that haunts him. When his former friend Neeky reappears, everything shifts. Neeky’s return ignites long-buried feelings, and together they discover they are connected by more than just magic. They’re caught in a … Read more

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Review: Heart of Stone – Ellie Thomas

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Heart of Stone - Ellie Thomas

Genre: Historical, Regency, Paranormal, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Jay Get It On Amazon About The Book In the spring of 1817, Christian Maxwell is recovering at home in Wiltshire from a spate of illness following his adventures at Haverford House earlier in the year. Sam Gillespie, Christian’s constant companion in life and paranormal investigations, suggests a road trip to aid Christian’s recovery. They plan to visit friends and places from their previous adventures until reaching a house party at Chepstow on the Welsh borders. During the journey, the bond between the couple seems stronger than ever. Once they reach their destination, exuberant Sam throws himself into socialising, while retiring … Read more

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Review: Tone Deaf – CJ Barlowe

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Tone Deaf - CJ Barlowe

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Jay Get It On Amazon About The Book Callum Fitz, bassist of the chart-topping band Warrior Black, is no stranger to the spotlight—even if he’d rather avoid it. But when he’s brutally attacked in his own home, privacy is no longer an option. His fiercely loyal bodyguards, Dom and Pen, who Callum’s in love with, launch a relentless hunt for the assailant. As the investigation deepens, suspicion falls on Callum’s estranged father and his ties to a criminal past. But when Dom’s own hidden past resurfaces, the focus shifts and the facts begin to blur. With danger circling closer and trust … Read more