Tag: Representation
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Invisible Lesbians: Race and Sapphic Romance
“Lesbian visibility should mean visibility for all lesbians; not just those deemed least offensive by mainstream society. I want books with Black and Brown lesbians. Dark-skinned lesbians. Butches, studs, and gender non-conforming lesbians.”
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Lou’s Review: Onside Play, by Liz Rain
“The colourblindness of this story – that Blackness had no bearing on Christine’s life beyond physical appearance – is pure fantasy. Why, in 2023, are white authors still wallpapering over racism?”
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The Seven Problems with Evelyn Hugo (Or, Why I Read #OwnVoices)
The book has a vivid atmosphere. There are some gorgeous lines and images. But there are also real problems in how Jenkins Reid represents Black and sapphic characters.