Deference features the main character, Lana, who is a foreigner running away from past trauma while living and working in the beautiful country of Japan and also studying martial arts with her teacher, Honda. The story follows Lana's relationship with both Honda and his wife, Yuki, as everything with them becomes more and more intense.
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Colonialism in Lord of the Rings
The official first look into Amazon Prime's new series The Rings of Power was released recently and, as expected, the racists are angry. They are angry because the cast isn't all white. [cue: shock] Quick note: if you would like to view this post in video form, check it out on YouTube here! Image is … Continue reading Colonialism in Lord of the Rings
Bath Book Review: A Sea of Pearls and Leaves
This book was suggested to me when I asked for queer and polyamorous romance recommendations available through Barnes and Noble (I had a gift card burning a hole in my pocket) and I’m so glad it was! I enjoyed almost everything about this story, the world, the romance, and the characters. I’m going to do … Continue reading Bath Book Review: A Sea of Pearls and Leaves
Now on YouTube!
Just posting to make an announcement - I'm now doing videos on YouTube! It'll be a lot like the content on my blog, but more dynamic. Hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT80322qJz8&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmlPK_-9oA&t=82s
The Twilight Pineapple
I realized after my last Bath Book Review that I needed a shorthand for when an unhealthy relationship is portrayed in fiction, but is understood by the author and conveyed to the reader in some fashion that it is in fact unhealthy, but meant to be enjoyed from a fantasy perspective. Image is of two … Continue reading The Twilight Pineapple
Evelyn Silver 