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    There’s Something About Insta-Love, a guest post by Phil Stamper

    Amanda MacGregor, February 9, 2021 | Uncategorized

    On rom-coms and insta-love: "As an author of queer YA, I get to take it one step further. I can break the trope apart and put it back together the way I want—celebrating the similarities and differences of queer love in all its forms."

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    Book Review: As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper

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    A realistically messy and painful story about finding your people and being yourself.

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    Book Review: Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala

    Amanda MacGregor, January 7, 2021 | Uncategorized

    Full of messages about hiding yourself, authenticity, identity, being in costume to really be seen, trust, creation, and accomplishment, this fun read has wide appeal.

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    Book Review: Where We Go From Here by Lucas Rocha

    Amanda MacGregor, May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

    This emotional read shows that already complicated relationships can become more complicated when HIV is involved, but that that diagnosis doesn't spell doom and gloom for the characters.

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    Book Review: Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales

    Amanda MacGregor, March 3, 2020 | Book Reviews

    In the end, sweet with a HEA, but the path there is rough and at times painful. Those who want swoon-worthy perfection in their relationships will be disappointed, but those who are deep in their own messy lives will totally get where both Will and Ollie are coming from.

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    Book Review: Brave Face: A Memoir by Shaun David Hutchinson

    Amanda MacGregor, May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized

    This is a powerful and painfully honest memoir that looks at surviving while finding your place, your people, and self-acceptance. 

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    Book Review: Love and Other Curses by Michael Thomas Ford

    Amanda MacGregor, April 25, 2019 | Book Reviews

    Though this novel is funny and highly readable, the tragic trans narrative makes it one to skip.

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    Book Review: The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried by Shaun David Hutchinson

    Amanda MacGregor, February 19, 2019 | Book Reviews

    The phrase "best friends forever" takes on new meaning for Dino and his former BFF July, who is not-dead, in this really readable, engaging, strange, poignant, and funny journey through a relationship autopsy.

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    Book Review: Our Year of Maybe by Rachel Lynn Solomon

    Amanda MacGregor, January 22, 2019 | Book Reviews

    Readers who like really complex relationships will love this book about best friends Sophie and Peter and what happens after Sophie donates a kidney to Peter. Life never really goes as planned, does it?

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    Book Review: The Whispers by Greg Howard

    Amanda MacGregor, January 15, 2019 | Book Reviews

    When Riley's mother goes missing, his only hope is that the Whispers in the woods will help bring her back home. A moving, thoughtful examination of trauma, grief, and the power of imagination.

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