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2018-2019 Rainbow Awards: Best Gay Debut Book
And the Rainbow Award goes to...
1.
Xia Xia Lake - Shinigami
Shinigami: Takamagahara Monogatari Book 2
"Reading the author’s introduction, I found the premise of this story intriguing. I’m not familiar with Noh theatre or the storylines this story was based on. At the same time, the prose was so clear and sparkling that I was drawn in, in no time. It’s a beautifully structured story — the slowest of slow burns, but gorgeous through and through. Truly a delight."
"I have never felt the attraction for this type of story but I must admit, the author's writing style is one that engulfed all my senses and left me wanting more. It was a sweet story packed with a lot of feels. I wouldn't mind reading the next book for this one was a HFN."
"I enjoyed this book very much because it was so different up until the end. I ultimately finished the last paragraph disappointed and asking "what just happened?" Love how the author built a fictional world using Japanese folklore combined with historical facts."
2.
Stephan Knox - Anáil Dhragain (Dragon's Breath)
Anáil Dhragain: (Dragon's Breath) (The Pendhragains Book 1)
"This was a very good book. Thank you for the opportunity to read it."
"A story with a good pace, interesting characters, and plenty of twists to keep me entertained to the end."
3.
MD Neu - The Calling
The Calling
"This book, by far, was the best read. The emotional connection between the characters and story were paced very well and the story, as a whole, was awesome. I hated to see this end with no word if there will be more."
"I enjoyed this interesting twist on vampires, and particularly liked the idea of the choice of light or dark. The final showdown rocked, and had me turning pages. The characters are interesting, although they feel a little emotionally detached at times, yet this does mesh with the perspective of the MC narrator. "
Maz Maddox - Heartache & Hoofbeats
Heartache & Hoofbeats: Stallion Ridge 1
"A thoroughly enjoyable read all around. Very imaginative worldbuilding. I loved the writing style, well-paced, funny and quirky, it fit the Setting and subject of the book just perfectly. Can't wait to pic up the next # !"
"Pleasant surprise! I would never trust a western with centaurs, lamias, mermaids and other mythological beings, but I really liked this, to the point of pushing me to look for the sequel."
1.
Xia Xia Lake - Shinigami
Shinigami: Takamagahara Monogatari Book 2
"Reading the author’s introduction, I found the premise of this story intriguing. I’m not familiar with Noh theatre or the storylines this story was based on. At the same time, the prose was so clear and sparkling that I was drawn in, in no time. It’s a beautifully structured story — the slowest of slow burns, but gorgeous through and through. Truly a delight."
"I have never felt the attraction for this type of story but I must admit, the author's writing style is one that engulfed all my senses and left me wanting more. It was a sweet story packed with a lot of feels. I wouldn't mind reading the next book for this one was a HFN."
"I enjoyed this book very much because it was so different up until the end. I ultimately finished the last paragraph disappointed and asking "what just happened?" Love how the author built a fictional world using Japanese folklore combined with historical facts."
2.
Stephan Knox - Anáil Dhragain (Dragon's Breath)
Anáil Dhragain: (Dragon's Breath) (The Pendhragains Book 1)
"This was a very good book. Thank you for the opportunity to read it."
"A story with a good pace, interesting characters, and plenty of twists to keep me entertained to the end."
3.
MD Neu - The Calling
The Calling
"This book, by far, was the best read. The emotional connection between the characters and story were paced very well and the story, as a whole, was awesome. I hated to see this end with no word if there will be more."
"I enjoyed this interesting twist on vampires, and particularly liked the idea of the choice of light or dark. The final showdown rocked, and had me turning pages. The characters are interesting, although they feel a little emotionally detached at times, yet this does mesh with the perspective of the MC narrator. "
Maz Maddox - Heartache & Hoofbeats
Heartache & Hoofbeats: Stallion Ridge 1
"A thoroughly enjoyable read all around. Very imaginative worldbuilding. I loved the writing style, well-paced, funny and quirky, it fit the Setting and subject of the book just perfectly. Can't wait to pic up the next # !"
"Pleasant surprise! I would never trust a western with centaurs, lamias, mermaids and other mythological beings, but I really liked this, to the point of pushing me to look for the sequel."