My first thought was to compare it to Doctor Who's Weeping Angels, but a gay Somewhere in Time is a much better comparison. There's enough different that that's not a spoiler if you've read the book or seen the movie though. If you haven't, the basic premise is someone gets sent into the past and falls in love with someone there, resulting in the dilemma of staying there or trying to return to the present. It is a very engaging story, with some pointed commentary on racism and homophobia, both in the 50's and now, and the dilemma makes for a really difficult decision - regardless of who stays or goes, someone loses someone they love.
The only low points I found:
1. When he gets there, the reaction to his actions are...highly optimistic. On the other hand, if they were realistic, this would be a tragedy instead of a …
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Alan rated Pentacles and Pelting Plants: 4 stars
Alan reviewed Out of Time, Into You by Jay Bell
Review of 'Out of Time, Into You' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
My first thought was to compare it to Doctor Who's Weeping Angels, but a gay Somewhere in Time is a much better comparison. There's enough different that that's not a spoiler if you've read the book or seen the movie though. If you haven't, the basic premise is someone gets sent into the past and falls in love with someone there, resulting in the dilemma of staying there or trying to return to the present. It is a very engaging story, with some pointed commentary on racism and homophobia, both in the 50's and now, and the dilemma makes for a really difficult decision - regardless of who stays or goes, someone loses someone they love.
The only low points I found:
1. When he gets there, the reaction to his actions are...highly optimistic. On the other hand, if they were realistic, this would be a tragedy instead of a romance, and probably a short story as well, so I'll give him a pass on this one.
2. His best friend plays a large part in the beginning, but is invisible afterwards. I think she should have had more of a presence.
3. I can't say much without spoilers, but I think what happens after the book ends may not be ideal. Again though, the book is much better the way it's written, so I have to overlook that too.
Alan rated Red, White & Royal Blue: 5 stars
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales?
When his mother became President, Alex …
Alan rated Harvest Moon: 4 stars
Alan rated Black Moon: 4 stars
Alan reviewed Study Guide by Supersummary
Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
One of the things I particularly liked about this book is that the shifters are comfortable with nudity - other shifter books take the cheap way out and pander to prudes by claiming shifting is magic and it includes the clothes, but it's far more realistic to realize that clothes would be a hinderance. The author doesn't go as far as having them only wear clothes when they need them, but it's a step in the right direction, and all the hassles with clothes show just why, if shifters were real, they would be nudists.
Alan rated Nixing the End of the World: 2 stars
Alan rated Monster of the Week: 3 stars
Alan rated The rules and regulations for mediating myths & magic: 4 stars
The rules and regulations for mediating myths & magic by F. T. Lukens
"Desperate to pay for college, Bridger Whitt is willing to overlook the peculiarities of his new job--entering via the roof, …
