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Road to My Top Reads of 2024 (Part 3)

Grab your favorite snacks and settle in—Road to My Top Reads of 2024 (Part 3) is here! 🍿☕ This time, I’m diving into the next 6 books that stole my heart, and I couldn’t stop rambling (seriously, it’s over 13 minutes of bookish love). 📚💖

Road to My Top Reads of 2024 (Part 3): The Video Edition

🌈🫣 Chuck Tingle’s “Camp Damascus” is an absolutely chilling story. Set in the deeply conservative town of Neverton, Montana, the story delves into the sinister underbelly of a so-called “🏳️‍🌈 conversion camp”. #booktok #orlandoreads #horrorbook #bookrecs  

🌈🫣 Chuck Tingle’s “Camp Damascus” is an absolutely chilling story. Set in the deeply conservative town of Neverton, Montana, the story delves into the sinister underbelly of a so-called “🏳️‍🌈 conversion camp”.

“Camp Damascus” by Chuck Tingle: Video Review

Chuck Tingle’s Camp Damascus is an absolutely chilling story. Set in the deeply conservative town of Neverton, Montana, the story delves into the sinister underbelly of a so-called “gay conversion camp”. 

"Camp Damascus" by Chuck Tingle: Review

Join me as I highlight some of my favorite books of the year, leading up to my ultimate Top 15 Reads of 2024!

📚🩸 I absolutely adored “A Cruel Thirst” by @Angela Montoya—SINNER’S ISLE . This YA Latinx vampire romance fantasy had everything: it was fun, silly, funny, and sweet, with so much heart woven into every page. #booktok #orlandoreads #bookrecs  

📚🩸 I absolutely adored “A Cruel Thirst” by Angela Montoya. This YA Latinx vampire romance fantasy had everything: it was fun, silly, funny, and sweet, with so much heart woven into every page.

“A Cruel Thirst” by Angela Montoya: Video Review

📚 I read 5 🌈 mangas, watch me struggle trying to explain what D*ck Fight Island is all about 😂😂😂 #booktok #orlandoreads #manga #yaoi 

📚 I read 5 🌈 mangas, watch me struggle trying to explain what Dick Fight Island is all about 😂😂😂

Dick Fight Island and Other Manga Reads

🪽🌈 “Angels & Man” by Rafael Nicolás is a deeply contemplative and tragic queer fantasy set in the aftermath of Lucifer’s fall, where Heaven lies in ruins and its angels are fractured and lost. The story follows Azazel and Samyaza, two fallen angels grappling with their own flaws, complex relationships, and the oppressive remnants of Heaven. The book is intense and unrelenting, with long passages about God’s cruelty and the angels’ struggles, making it a tough and emotionally charged read. While it offers moments of tragic beauty, especially in its romantic arcs, the ending is devastating and heartbreaking. With its diverse cast of characters and beautiful, vivid prose, this dark tale is not for everyone, but it leaves a lasting impact for those willing to dive into its complexity. #booktok #orlandoreads #CapCut 

🌈 “Angels & Man” by Rafael Nicolás is a deeply contemplative and tragic queer fantasy set in the aftermath of Lucifer’s fall, where Heaven lies in ruins and its angels are fractured and lost. The story follows Azazel and Samyaza, two fallen angels grappling with their own flaws, complex relationships, and the oppressive remnants of Heaven. The book is intense and unrelenting, with long passages about God’s cruelty and the angels’ struggles, making it a tough and emotionally charged read. While it offers moments of tragic beauty, especially in its romantic arcs, the ending is devastating and heartbreaking. With its diverse cast of characters and beautiful, vivid prose, this dark tale is not for everyone, but it leaves a lasting impact for those willing to dive into its complexity.

“Angels & Man” by Rafael Nicolás: Video Review

Y’all, I’ve started the Queer as Books Book Club on the Fable app! We’ll be reading one queer book every month, focusing mainly on fantasy and romance, though I might switch it up now and then. Our journey kicks off in January 2025 to start the new year right. Our first pick is Prince of the Sorrows by Kellen Graves!

Book Club in 2025

Road to My Top Reads of 2024 (Part 2)

🦖🌈 “Rogue Community College: A Liberty House Novel" by David R. Slayton is an absolute blast! #booktok #orlandoreads #fantasybooks 

🦖🌈 “Rogue Community College: A Liberty House Novel" by David R. Slayton is an absolute blast!

“Rogue Community College" by David R. Slayton: Review

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José Orlando

I’m José Orlando, a Puerto Rican gay reader and reviewer who found healing and love for reading through queer books. Growing up without representation and discovering these stories in my 30s was life-changing. I began sharing my journey on TikTok, connecting with the amazing BookTok community. Now, my mission is to celebrate diverse, queer stories and champion authors—especially indie—so queer readers find themselves in these stories and allies can grow from them.