They say there’s no such thing as a happily ever after, but in the world of Hulu’s Love, Victor, dreams can come true. After a season of careening from his ex-boyfriend Benji (George Sear) to dating-apps-gone-wrong to a casual-hookup-turns-potential-boyfriend, Victor’s…
‘Ace of Spades’ review: Faridah Àbíké Íyímídé’s phenomenal debut highlights the insidiousness of anti-Blackness in a brilliant thriller
Ace of Spades has been pitched as “Get Out meets Gossip Girl”. And while the description is accurate, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s debut is incredibly well-done in a refreshingly unique way. The dark academia thriller centers queer Black characters, dedicated to “all…
‘Deacon’ review: serpentwithfeet unleashes his funniest, queerest, most accomplished work to date
A shroud of mystery coats the ethereal minimalist music of serpentwithfeet. As that stage name suggests, the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter (born Josiah Wise) frequently fixates upon the cosmic, the ancient, the mystical, the macabre. He’s spent his career finding new ways…
‘Miss Meteor’ interview: Authors Anna-Marie McLemore and Tehlor Kay Mejia on friendships, pageants, and magical realism
Stories of fierce friendships and determination to create change – with a hint of magic – are powerful. Miss Meteor is a standalone that will make any reader root for Chicky and Lita and their goals to impact the Miss…
10 New YA Nonfiction Books Worth Adding To Your TBR Pile
Want to take a break from your beloved fantasy, contemporary fiction, and sci-fi books? Look towards nonfiction books. There are many Young Adult nonfiction books releasing in 2020 that can enlighten you on American democracy, how to write a book,…