Allyssa's Updates en-US Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:38:08 -0700 60 Allyssa's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review6145161292 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:38:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Allyssa added 'Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil']]> /review/show/6145161292 Craft by Ananda Lima Allyssa gave 4 stars to Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil (Hardcover) by Ananda Lima
Strange, well written stories with a through-line of the devil. A satisfying read! ]]> Rating863783536 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:03:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Allyssa liked a readstatus]]> /
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book - the writing of the characters was evocative and realistic. James Baldwin has been on my reading blind-spot for too long, and I'm glad I finally picked up something by him. I can't wait to read more of his writing! ]]> Rating863780386 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:53:46 -0700 <![CDATA[Allyssa liked a review]]> /
Allyssa liked Shannon's review of Go Tell It on the Mountain:
Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
"Read for one of my book clubs.

So beautiful and melancholy. A rare book that left me speechless. I don't have much by way of a poetic soul, though. I don't think this specific type of literature is a favorite, no matter how great it truly is.

Aunt Florence was my favorite, she had the edge. Finding sympathy for Gabriel was the most interesting and challenging aspect to my read, it can be done. "
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An irreverent and fun read. I would say not for the faint of heart! ]]> Review7584426577 Tue, 20 May 2025 06:08:06 -0700 <![CDATA[Allyssa added 'When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent']]> /review/show/7584426577 When Language Broke Open by Alan Pelaez Lopez Allyssa gave 5 stars to When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent (Camino del Sol) by Alan Pelaez Lopez
This is a powerful collection. I really enjoyed delving into the works/words of each creator, with a special shout-out to the Memory section of the book, through which many of the poems and stories brought tears to my eyes. ]]> AuthorFollowing109218277 Tue, 20 May 2025 06:06:13 -0700 <![CDATA[<AuthorFollowing id=109218277 user_id=31456125 author_id=19851278>]]> Review7571115665 Thu, 15 May 2025 06:49:36 -0700 <![CDATA[Allyssa added 'Strange Pictures']]> /review/show/7571115665 Strange Pictures by Uketsu Allyssa gave 2 stars to Strange Pictures (Paperback) by Uketsu
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