Top 5 Wednesday

Hey guys! I'm here writing a T5W on a Saturday, again. I got a lot of homework done and I'm writing my third post...I think a nerdy alien has possessed my body. 

This week's topic is: Favorite LGBTQ+ Reads. 

They can be either books with LGBTQ+ characters or books written by LGBTQ+ authors. I guess I'll have to do some research for this one, huh.

Let's get started!

*Disclaimer: for most of these books I can't say who it is because of spoilers*

1) The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

If you have ever heard of The Mortal Instruments then you've probably also heard about #Malec. They're everyone's babies and you can't touch them. I mean it, don't. 

2) 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

You probably have also heard about this one, but since it's a spoiler, and I'm a nice person, I won't talk about it. Read the book or watch the show!

3) Weirdos by Kat Kruger

I don't consider this a spoiler, because it is described as a self-discovery story. But I won't say who it is, just in case. This is a lovely story and you should all check it out, or at least check my review and then decide.

4) Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

THIS IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY. Sorry. I'm okay now. I don't think it's a spoiler...the title pretty much gives it away. 

5) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

My babies 💜 Again, I can't say who it is even if it's not that important. Check this book out, okay? I HAVE to read book 2 because I've heard some really interesting things about it regarding romantic relationships.

I have two extra ones

Extra 1) Arclight by Brandon Graham and Marian Churchland

As I said in my review, there are genderqueer characters here, which I find fantastic.

Extra 2) Eggshels by Ziggy Schultz (a story from Behind the Mask)

In this case, the author is part of the LGBTQ+ community. You guys should check this compilation of superhero stories. Her story was one of my faves. I'll leave the link to my review!

Alright, guys. See you later!

Do you have any good recommendations? I'd love to know!

Book to Movie Monday: 13 Reasons Why

Book to Movie #4

Title: 13 Reasons Why

Author: Jay Asher

Publication Date: October 18th 2007

Summary from Goodreads:

You can't stop the future.

You can't rewind the past.

The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play.

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker--his classmate and crush--who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why. 

Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hannah's pain, and as he follows Hannah's recorded words throughout his town, what he discovers changes his life forever.

Book to Movie Monday is where I write about books that are being, have been or I would like to see adapted. 

This is a book I haven't read and I don't think I will in the future. I have heard many mixed reviews for it, and I'm not sure if it's my type of book. As you may know, a Netflix original tv adaptation has been released at the end of March, and that's what we're discussing today.

The Show

As a person who loves watching Netflix Original series, I know by now that they're usually amazing. Well, this one is not the exception.

It was released on March the 31st and became an instant hit. Not only for those who read the book, but also for everyone else, like me. 

This has 13 1-hour long episodes that represent each tape that Hannah Baker recorded. Each episode is dedicated to one character in particular, which in my opinion makes it super interesting.

You may ask: What's so special about it? Let me tell you. This book, and show, deals with some mayor topics like suicide, rape, abuse and depression. It was about time that someone talked about them in a serious way. This show did it. It showcases perfectly what most teenagers have to go through in high-school.

It's composed by a mostly unknown cast. We've only seen a couple of them in other works. I think that's a wonderful idea, because it attracts the attention for it's content and not for a name. The show still got enough publicity due to Selena Gomez, the producer.

This is not only for teens to watch, though. Everyone should be aware of the signs to be able to prevent it from happening. 

I really hope this makes people open their eyes and accept that these things happen. 

No spoilers please, I'm on episode 11.

I bet you have all watched it, but if not, do it. What did you think? Should I read the book? Let me know.