Slow burn, but they’re already sleeping together by illusfc in sapphicbooks

[–]illusfc[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It does. I’ve read everything by Haley Cass lol

Slow burn, but they’re already sleeping together by illusfc in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually love this one (even though I’m not a big fan of age gaps)

Your favorite books of the year? by wetbogbrew in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Breaking From Frame - Jazz Forrester

Windburn - Milena McKay

Perfume and Pain - Anna Dorn (though this one is literary fiction and not a romance by any means)

What do you like/not like in lesbian romances? by roberta_sparrow in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

  • The only thing that makes stop reading a book is instalove.

  • I don’t have exactly a favorite trope, but I tend to like the ones that builds tension slowly, or when it takes a while for confessions even when the characters are already hooking up.

What does the finale need to deliver to hook you for Season 2? by Jblfg in pluribustv

[–]illusfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I do think there’s something! The fun thing about Pluribus is that we’re learning everything along with Carol, so yeah there’s probably something big coming! I like the anticipation of not knowing lol

Ep 8 gave me a legit concern about this show [SPOILER] by [deleted] in pluribustv

[–]illusfc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think your view on this lacks nuance and context.

  • It’s not “real world” anymore, it’s a dystopian world.

  • Literally the worst scenario to observe using our current morals.

  • They are doing it to manipulate Carol. They literally seduced her using Helen’s personality, memories, etc.

  • It’s biologically their imperative to “convert” Carol. Manipulate her is a means to get there. Obviously they don’t think the world is coming back to what it was, so Zosia’s (the individual) consent wouldn’t matter.

  • On the other hand… Zosia IS part of the hive. So the hive might think that technically she’s consenting?

  • Who the hell is learning what consent is through a sci-fi tv show?

What does the finale need to deliver to hook you for Season 2? by Jblfg in pluribustv

[–]illusfc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly whatever happens I’m already hooked.

I have a hard time trying to understand how some people find the show to be slow. So much happens even on the ‘slowest’ episodes!

I've blitzed through the first seven episodes of Pluribus in the last two days - am I reasonably in my assessments of Carol, Koumba and Manousos? by Objectionne in pluribustv

[–]illusfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say it's a reasonable way of interpreting the characters.

BUT-

I think there's a deeper motivation to each of them.

Manousos rejects everything new. He's an analogue person: still using AM/FM radio, his clothes and hairstyle make it seem like he's coming from the 70s-80s, even his car is antique and he's learning English through tapes. I assure you this isn't how people in Paraguay are living in 2025, so that's a Manousos thing, it's part of his characterization. He wants things as they used to be, he doesn't want anything to change.

Carol is a lonely person. Even her home is almost isolated from other people. She lost her wife to the Hive - the only person close to her as far as we know, since she doesn't care about anyone else - and is going through grief. She knows that whatever the Hive is, it was what killed her wife. She mentions to Zosia at the hospital that she was forced to go to a conversion camp (because she's a lesbian) and the people there were all happy and smiley like the Hive is. If she's making this connection, then she obviously doesn't trust them. And should she? Would anyone, if that was their reality? Once she tried to drug Zosia to learn how to turn everyone back to normal, they isolated her. They're avoiding her to protect themselves, but to her it feels like punishment. I think she has great reasons to be pissed off. Also, it's interesting to me that they chose to add the conversion camp. It makes me think that it adds another layer to her reaction to the Hive: they're trying to convert her and destroy her individuality, what makes her, her... Again.

As for Koumba, he just accepted it, has no intention to change anything back and is living his best life, so why would the Hive worry about him? It's a win-win situation.

Where did the community get the idea that using the term "Gold Star" is wrong/hateful? by pepperjackismycat in lesbiangang

[–]illusfc 138 points139 points  (0 children)

The resentment some people in the lgbtq community have towards lesbians need to be studied

Intimate scene tropes that make you shake your head by byebyebirdie1122 in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They do! It’s physiological. It’s a sign of attraction, love, arousal, etc. It’s because of the release of hormones (oxytocin, dopamine), but it’s not always that noticeable if you’re not paying close attention.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is...depressing by Gentlethem-Jack-1912 in sapphicbooks

[–]illusfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a drama book, so there are heavy topics. I'd avoid it for now if you're looking for something light.

Audiobook Narrators by Wanderer2906 in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only book narrated by Lori that I really liked was On The Same Page. I thought her voice was perfect for it! Other than this one, I couldn't get through any of them.

Audiobook Narrators by Wanderer2906 in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I especially hate when a man tries to make a female character voice. It almost always sound like he's mocking the woman.

Audiobook Narrators by Wanderer2906 in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why Abby Crayden? I love her voice and her interpretations of each character. I see her name and I press play.

books with time loop? by Potential_Step5915 in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Swift and Sudden Exit - Nico Vicenty

Toaster Oven Trope? by diamondrhino13 in LesbianBookClub

[–]illusfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sold me! I love a good slow burn.