Tune in for Arthur’s two cents on The House in the Cerulean Sea, the contemporary fantasy novel by TJ Klune (The Extraordinaries) that takes the “found family made up of magical children on a remote island” element of the Miss Peregrine series and infuses it with the irresistible whimsy of Roald Dahl and The Mysterious … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
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2CC Podcast – Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
What’s new, everyone? On the 2 Cents Critic podcast, check out this episode on Detransition, Baby, a groundbreaking example of transgender literature by Torrey Peters. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cbqnl0csD4zyu8nizMiRV?si=qMs_z6ttRQyd2AL3dmkgzw&dl_branch=1
My 2 Cents on Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
What’s new, everyone? TJ Klune (The Extraordinaries, The House in the Cerulean Sea) has just published his newest book, Under the Whispering Door. It tells the story of Wallace Price, an incredibly callous and self-absorbed lawyer who makes no effort to gain sympathy from the reader as he pitilessly lays off a paralegal in the opening chapter. … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
My 2 Cents on Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults
What’s new, folks? June is here, which means it’s also Pride Month! The publishing industry is continuing to prosper with more and more queer-centric books targeted at young adults. It’s vital to have these books around as enthralling stories that promote inclusion, compassion, and self-love to their growing readers. Here are five picks I recommend. … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults
My 2 Cents on Detransition, Baby
What’s new, readers? On January 11 Torrey Peters released her debut novel, Detransition, Baby, in which the opening focuses on Reese, a trans woman who grew up in Wisconsin and now lives in New York City, ruminating on her fear of isolation and introspection that has driven her to cheat with a string of married men … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Detransition, Baby
My 2 Cents on Happiest Season
What’s new, readers? Oh, democracy. It’s a pleasure getting back together with you, old buddy. This is my first post after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office on January 20, so I’d like to take a moment to express my immense appreciation and relief for this new period of … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Happiest Season
My 2 Cents on Five Excellent Queer YA Books
What’s new, readers? This is an insane time for everybody, but I’m glad to see the Black Lives Matter protests are having such a powerful effect on the American people’s collective consciousness. We’re finally recognizing the importance of being antiracist instead of merely “not racist,” Confederate monuments are being taken down, reforms are going to … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Five Excellent Queer YA Books
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