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A Necessary Chaos
Althus is an anarchist, a Phantom Dragon. Vade is a Whisper―an Imperial agent.
Their love was never meant to survive.
In a world of magical empires and the anarchists that would tear them down, A Necessary Chaos is the story of Althus and Vade, assigned to spy on the other by opposing sides. But now that they've both caught feelings, where will their loyalties fall? They must each decide if they'll follow orders or find a way to make their romance thrive beyond the lies.
Their love was never meant to survive.
In a world of magical empires and the anarchists that would tear them down, A Necessary Chaos is the story of Althus and Vade, assigned to spy on the other by opposing sides. But now that they've both caught feelings, where will their loyalties fall? They must each decide if they'll follow orders or find a way to make their romance thrive beyond the lies.
156 pages, Paperback
First published October 3, 2023
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Brent Lambert
13 books34 followersComic books, SFF and good cooking are the essential elements of Brent Lambert. A full-fledged military brat, he is consistently struck by wanderlust and has a keen sense of things never really being permanent. A writer with an insurmountable TBR list, he focuses his blogging efforts on minority fiction at rrapmagazine.wordpress.com.
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July 9, 2024
This novella reads like an epic novel in outline. As long as you can get down with that, it's a fun ride.
For a relatively short story, it's plotty as hell, and full of jargon. (Like, it seriously could have used one of those definition-of-terms sections you find in longer fantasy novels.) Vade is a Whisper (government agent-assassin) and Althus is a rebel, and they've been assigned to spy on each other. When the story begins they are so far into this assignment that what started as a job has turned into real emotion between the two. But when they each get the order to kill the other, their lovely time together takes a turn. Will one defect over to the other's side? Or is this it for the two of them?
These rarely occur to me, but this novella made me think of one of those terrible mashup descriptions: it's This Is How We Lose the Time War meets Black Panther! ...ugh, forgive me!
This novella has Black community threaded throughout (which is incredibly rare in widely published SFF) and some very creatively violent magics! But the best parts are Althus and Vade just being two dudes who love each other. It really captures the whole "why can't we just love each other instead of needing to fight the empire / capitalism / insert-ism all the time" feeling.
I forgive the plot weaknesses and how lightspeed-fast the story moves (and incorrect character descriptions on the back cover) for the unique-to-me reading experience.
For a relatively short story, it's plotty as hell, and full of jargon. (Like, it seriously could have used one of those definition-of-terms sections you find in longer fantasy novels.) Vade is a Whisper (government agent-assassin) and Althus is a rebel, and they've been assigned to spy on each other. When the story begins they are so far into this assignment that what started as a job has turned into real emotion between the two. But when they each get the order to kill the other, their lovely time together takes a turn. Will one defect over to the other's side? Or is this it for the two of them?
These rarely occur to me, but this novella made me think of one of those terrible mashup descriptions: it's This Is How We Lose the Time War meets Black Panther! ...ugh, forgive me!
This novella has Black community threaded throughout (which is incredibly rare in widely published SFF) and some very creatively violent magics! But the best parts are Althus and Vade just being two dudes who love each other. It really captures the whole "why can't we just love each other instead of needing to fight the empire / capitalism / insert-ism all the time" feeling.
I forgive the plot weaknesses and how lightspeed-fast the story moves (and incorrect character descriptions on the back cover) for the unique-to-me reading experience.
December 9, 2023
this is a novella debut so I am being more lenient than I would normally be but A Necessary Chaos needed to have been a full novel. There was not enough world-building, character development or plot to make us care for this storyline. This is a great foundation for a really truly brilliant book given a couple more years and a few more rewrites to make it into a novel.
It could have been fantastic and ended up being fast-paced action with little heart.
It could have been fantastic and ended up being fast-paced action with little heart.
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March 20, 2025DNF @ 13%. The writing is too expository - I want to feel the romance but instead I’m getting Fact. Fact. Fact. Fact.
December 17, 2023
4- I read this, as it was recommended to the fans of This is How You Lose the Time War (and it was Tor.com editors’ best of 2023 pick). It is not as good, but I see where the comparison comes from. If you like a science-fantasy story with a strong focus on queer romance, this is a good - and quick - one to try. I felt some elements were underdeveloped, but this annoyed less than the many editing errors in the text.
September 20, 2023
Received a review copy from the publisher
Content warnings: death, body horror, demonic possession, blood, mentions of past child abuse and magical experimentation
This is a science fantasy for people who love the magic tech worldbuilding of games like Final Fantasy VII and who like seeing couples at a crossroads. Vade and Althus are boyfriends keeping the same secret from each other: they’ve been assigned to eliminate the other, with many more twisted magical secrets in store.
High octane and emotional, definitely a book to read if you enjoy corpo wars and enemies who are also lovers.
This novella is so fun in how politically twisted it is. There are multiple empires with names that sound like corporations. There’s espionage. There’s magical experimentation, both legal and illegal. The spectacle of it also heightens the reading experience, with lush vacation spots and glittering night clubs where the shadiest deals take place. It simultaneous feels familiar as far as tropes go, but with a sheen that makes the presentation so modern.
Lambert also carves out time within the story to develop the relationships that nurtured both Vade and Althus. The way Lambert balances and contrasts the people who raised them is masterful, especially as more of the worldbuilding and the truth behind Two-Voice unfurls. The betrayals hit hard, and had me enthralled because when the drama hits the fan, it hits hard.
If you want to see two men who are so in love with each other, they literally fight against the magic coursing in their veins, you will be completely delighted.
Content warnings: death, body horror, demonic possession, blood, mentions of past child abuse and magical experimentation
This is a science fantasy for people who love the magic tech worldbuilding of games like Final Fantasy VII and who like seeing couples at a crossroads. Vade and Althus are boyfriends keeping the same secret from each other: they’ve been assigned to eliminate the other, with many more twisted magical secrets in store.
High octane and emotional, definitely a book to read if you enjoy corpo wars and enemies who are also lovers.
This novella is so fun in how politically twisted it is. There are multiple empires with names that sound like corporations. There’s espionage. There’s magical experimentation, both legal and illegal. The spectacle of it also heightens the reading experience, with lush vacation spots and glittering night clubs where the shadiest deals take place. It simultaneous feels familiar as far as tropes go, but with a sheen that makes the presentation so modern.
Lambert also carves out time within the story to develop the relationships that nurtured both Vade and Althus. The way Lambert balances and contrasts the people who raised them is masterful, especially as more of the worldbuilding and the truth behind Two-Voice unfurls. The betrayals hit hard, and had me enthralled because when the drama hits the fan, it hits hard.
If you want to see two men who are so in love with each other, they literally fight against the magic coursing in their veins, you will be completely delighted.
May 12, 2024
This story reads like the SparkNotes of a larger story. I want to read the whole story, which I'd wager could be a five-star.
I enjoyed this novella, but it fell into the trap that many do... it rushed to get the story told and only alluded to the bigger idea. I want more of this world, more of the story that brought Vade and Althus together.
I enjoyed this novella, but it fell into the trap that many do... it rushed to get the story told and only alluded to the bigger idea. I want more of this world, more of the story that brought Vade and Althus together.
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June 22, 2023I want to read this so bad! I cannot find where it’s being sold. Evening I see is outdated and says it’s delayed until “early 2023,” but we’re past that. I’d love to read this if I can find it ever. Also I can’t find out how many pages it is. :(
November 2, 2023
I really enjoyed the creative magic system! I haven't read anything quite like it, and it paid off in the final fight scene with some unique battles!
August 2, 2024
A bewildering amount of world building for a novella. There's a twist at the end in reference to classic scifi I really liked, but I wish it was a bigger focus from the start instead of a dozen other things. But it's a lot of fun (and very violent and gory). I'd be really interested in an essay about the long tradition of themes of linguistic relativity in queer Black SFFH from Delany to Lambert
terrible proofreading though. it's full of typos, missing words, duplicate words for eg
spell check would have caught these
terrible proofreading though. it's full of typos, missing words, duplicate words for eg
Karmola inspiration from those stories when she formed the Phantom Dragons.
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her nails glistenening,
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There was something to be said for their ability to keep surprising the the empires.
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Do you feel yourself getting angering?
spell check would have caught these
February 27, 2025
As a novella lover I don't say this often but this should have been a full lenght book. It definitely had the plot of a full novel and would have benefited from a map and/or glossary to better grasp the world. I feel like so many different places were named but their significance wasn't explained and since it's a novella it could've been left out but it wasn't which is the confusing bit.
A lot of the book was spent on worldbuilding and due to this the connections between characters weren't included, their motivations could've been flushed out better. The times when the plot took a direction could have been impactful but fell flat due to having no build up at all.
Since the politics had such an emphasis I wanted to see more political intrigue from both sides, usually the author gives you something to hold on to for both sides but I knew I was with the 'rebels' from the start and at no point my stance was challanged.
The reveal of why Vade was serving the opressor was half a chapter and I wish it had more substance and even the love declaration, it all felt so flat and I was really looking forward to it.
Random Notes:
- Women being upset about needing to wear heels probably could've been left out, taking that it was a joke written twice here, just rubbed me the wrong way.
- Another edit would have gone a long way in helping with the typos too.
Other than that, it was alright. I do love a novella and I love scifi, I just don't usually expect to have so much worldbuilding and plot but so little character work. This really would have been an amazing full lenght novel and I hope it will be some day.
A lot of the book was spent on worldbuilding and due to this the connections between characters weren't included, their motivations could've been flushed out better. The times when the plot took a direction could have been impactful but fell flat due to having no build up at all.
Since the politics had such an emphasis I wanted to see more political intrigue from both sides, usually the author gives you something to hold on to for both sides but I knew I was with the 'rebels' from the start and at no point my stance was challanged.
The reveal of why Vade was serving the opressor was half a chapter and I wish it had more substance and even the love declaration, it all felt so flat and I was really looking forward to it.
Random Notes:
- Women being upset about needing to wear heels probably could've been left out, taking that it was a joke written twice here, just rubbed me the wrong way.
- Another edit would have gone a long way in helping with the typos too.
Other than that, it was alright. I do love a novella and I love scifi, I just don't usually expect to have so much worldbuilding and plot but so little character work. This really would have been an amazing full lenght novel and I hope it will be some day.
April 5, 2024
To borrow a quote from SFF/H genre reviewer and librarian Alex Brown -- when Neon Hemlock press books arrive at the door from the post, you stop everything and you pick them up and just devour them because each publication is that good. The ultra-talented Brent C. Lambert's novella "A Necessary Chaos" is no exception. Even though I don't go for this kind of speculative fiction that's more sci-fi-ish for lack of a better term, I love love LOVE Brent's work and am have been waiting for him to release a longer publication. This book is just... I loved the start so much. Two lovers, Althus and Vade, are on opposite sides of organizations and not only does the universe they're in make it very clear they shouldn't be together, they're also sort of expected to take each other out in like a Mr. and Mrs. Smith thing. The force that kept pulling me back and drawing me into the narrative was definitely the epic connection between the two male leads. There are also fantastical elements so the novella felt kind of slipstream to me as well, that is played with different genres. So it didn't bother me that sometimes I had a harder time keeping track of the intricacies within each of the organizations involved. There are definitely elements of afrofuturism woven throughout the story, which gives it more nuance and makes it part of a broader movement. If you love complex worldbuilding and books that push the boundaries, definitely pick up "A Necessary Chaos" and put Brent on your "I must buy everything else from this author"! list.
February 1, 2024
The first book of 2024, and the book to pull me out of the longest reading funk that I've had in a while between work and current events.
An interesting and unique novella from Brent Lambert, I found A Necessary Chaos to be exactly what author Sam J. Miller blurbed it to be: "Horny and Heartbreaking.". The story is unique and yet familiar at the same time, and I would argue it is perfect for fans of "This is How You Lose the Time War.". We meet Vade and Althus, two operatives for their respective organizations (Vade as a "Whipser" for an overarching empire, Althus for a rebel group, the Phantom Dragons), as they have engaged in a long-term physical relationship that has slowly morphed from a situation where they both know they're enemies.
As the novella picks up after their latest tryst together, we get presented with the stakes of the two of them realizing that because of how events are shaping up, they will have to end each other for their goals to proceed, but of course that has dangerous consequences for them both.
I really enjoyed the novella and wished that this had been a bit more fleshed out for a novel because of the world-building, which, while detailed and rich, fluctuated between fantasy and sci-fi while also relying on both to balance each other out while also throwing other elements while balancing with the light erotica of the book. I'm curious to see if Lambert returns to this world and other stories in a similar vein.
An interesting and unique novella from Brent Lambert, I found A Necessary Chaos to be exactly what author Sam J. Miller blurbed it to be: "Horny and Heartbreaking.". The story is unique and yet familiar at the same time, and I would argue it is perfect for fans of "This is How You Lose the Time War.". We meet Vade and Althus, two operatives for their respective organizations (Vade as a "Whipser" for an overarching empire, Althus for a rebel group, the Phantom Dragons), as they have engaged in a long-term physical relationship that has slowly morphed from a situation where they both know they're enemies.
As the novella picks up after their latest tryst together, we get presented with the stakes of the two of them realizing that because of how events are shaping up, they will have to end each other for their goals to proceed, but of course that has dangerous consequences for them both.
I really enjoyed the novella and wished that this had been a bit more fleshed out for a novel because of the world-building, which, while detailed and rich, fluctuated between fantasy and sci-fi while also relying on both to balance each other out while also throwing other elements while balancing with the light erotica of the book. I'm curious to see if Lambert returns to this world and other stories in a similar vein.
March 24, 2024
Unfortunately this book had a lot of problems. The synopsis was interesting— two people both spying on/double crossing the other, and then working together— but we jump right into their relationship. I think it would have been interesting to see how the operation would have started and how they each figured out that the other knew what organization they were with, but we don’t get that at all.
The world was also not the best for a novella. The magic system the imperial nations use is based on torture, war, and cancer dimensions (those are literally the names; the author doesn’t know subtlety, apparently) but it’s not really explored how the nations convince people that these are good things. The worldbuilding felt very shallow and also like the author was trying to fit a lot into a novella.
The characters are also— ugh. Vade is entirely indoctrinated as an assassin for one of the supervillain nations and uses magic from the torture dimension, and then finds out that his boss/maternal figure merged his soul with something from the torture dimension without his consent, and this revelation completely overrules 25+ years of brainwashing etc, which is really unbelievable. The book is under 200 pages, but there are better ways of achieving character arcs!!
I think this should have been expanded upon and made into a full-length novel, or even just like another hundred pages to give it a better pace, characterization, and worldbuilding.
The world was also not the best for a novella. The magic system the imperial nations use is based on torture, war, and cancer dimensions (those are literally the names; the author doesn’t know subtlety, apparently) but it’s not really explored how the nations convince people that these are good things. The worldbuilding felt very shallow and also like the author was trying to fit a lot into a novella.
The characters are also— ugh. Vade is entirely indoctrinated as an assassin for one of the supervillain nations and uses magic from the torture dimension, and then finds out that his boss/maternal figure merged his soul with something from the torture dimension without his consent, and this revelation completely overrules 25+ years of brainwashing etc, which is really unbelievable. The book is under 200 pages, but there are better ways of achieving character arcs!!
I think this should have been expanded upon and made into a full-length novel, or even just like another hundred pages to give it a better pace, characterization, and worldbuilding.
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January 22, 2024A quick & dense read that does a lot of political & personal worldbuilding in a short amount of time.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy with a classic "forbidden love" setup that twists and turns on several revelations over the course of the story. The 2 MCs' emotional investment in each other is well done, and I loved seeing a difficult, tension- and heat-filled long-term relationship between skilled mid-30s operatives instead of miracle kids with a crush facing off on two weeks of training.
I do like "will they, won't they" when it's not about kisses but murder.
other:
Orignial magic system, and it's gonna cost ya; no "evil person is evil just because" trope; high stakes re. both personal and wider consequences of failure and/or the choices the two MCs make. One really wonders how they are possibly going to come up victorious with the odds stacked so much against them, but it works within the narrative frame that portrays both MCs as highly professional and resourceful individuals (with a few tricks up their sleeves).
A romp like a satisfying, generous mid-afternoon snack, without the investment of having to dive into a six-course beast of a sci-fi series.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy with a classic "forbidden love" setup that twists and turns on several revelations over the course of the story. The 2 MCs' emotional investment in each other is well done, and I loved seeing a difficult, tension- and heat-filled long-term relationship between skilled mid-30s operatives instead of miracle kids with a crush facing off on two weeks of training.
I do like "will they, won't they" when it's not about kisses but murder.
other:
Orignial magic system, and it's gonna cost ya; no "evil person is evil just because" trope; high stakes re. both personal and wider consequences of failure and/or the choices the two MCs make. One really wonders how they are possibly going to come up victorious with the odds stacked so much against them, but it works within the narrative frame that portrays both MCs as highly professional and resourceful individuals (with a few tricks up their sleeves).
A romp like a satisfying, generous mid-afternoon snack, without the investment of having to dive into a six-course beast of a sci-fi series.
October 24, 2023
3.5 Stars
This book has really good bones. I thought the world and the magic were really cool. The characters, Althus and Vade had interesting motivations, and I will always love the "I was assigned to spy on/kill you, but actually I love you" dynamic. Also, it was quite funny at times.
The main issue with this is that it absolutely should have been a full novel. 145 pages was not enough for a plot of this scope and a relationship dynamic this complex. Oftentimes, it felt as if I was watching a movie on 3x speed. I never felt fully settled in the world or space because by the next paragraph, the story moved on. Because Lambert was trying to fit so much into such a small page count, so many interesting plot moments or cool character development were cut short.
I would love to see what Brent Lambert writes next because there is much to like here. It just needed to be about two times longer than it was.
This book has really good bones. I thought the world and the magic were really cool. The characters, Althus and Vade had interesting motivations, and I will always love the "I was assigned to spy on/kill you, but actually I love you" dynamic. Also, it was quite funny at times.
The main issue with this is that it absolutely should have been a full novel. 145 pages was not enough for a plot of this scope and a relationship dynamic this complex. Oftentimes, it felt as if I was watching a movie on 3x speed. I never felt fully settled in the world or space because by the next paragraph, the story moved on. Because Lambert was trying to fit so much into such a small page count, so many interesting plot moments or cool character development were cut short.
I would love to see what Brent Lambert writes next because there is much to like here. It just needed to be about two times longer than it was.
September 22, 2024
* Holy Info Dump, Batman *
That was the first thing I thought after reading the first chapter...and things didn't get better after that.
There's so much telling and no showing in this novel that I didn't connect with the characters or their world at all. I agree with many people who said it felt like the cliffnotes version of a full novel.
Lots of great ideas but presented in a really dry way that it sucked out any excitement.
Everything comes so easy to the characters. The plot points are easy to predict. And there's no meaningful growth or change to the characters as people. It's just bam bam bam from one plot point to the next until you're at the end.
I really did want to like this book but it really needed to trust the reader more instead of feeling the need to explain everything.
2.5 stars.
That was the first thing I thought after reading the first chapter...and things didn't get better after that.
There's so much telling and no showing in this novel that I didn't connect with the characters or their world at all. I agree with many people who said it felt like the cliffnotes version of a full novel.
Lots of great ideas but presented in a really dry way that it sucked out any excitement.
Everything comes so easy to the characters. The plot points are easy to predict. And there's no meaningful growth or change to the characters as people. It's just bam bam bam from one plot point to the next until you're at the end.
I really did want to like this book but it really needed to trust the reader more instead of feeling the need to explain everything.
2.5 stars.
June 29, 2024
There is a lot to like here. Contrary to what some other reviewers have said, I thought the world-building was great. (The best world-building doesn't over-explain, and Lambert doesn't.)
The characterizations are also great. (The branding was great, too. A+ cover art!) But the things that happen in your well-built world to your solid characters have to make sense! I don't really think the chaos in this novella was necessary. A second edition with... maybe the help of a developmental editor? and this story could really be something!
(I also have to disagree with the cover claim that this novel was "horny." I suspect Lambert is capable of turning up the heat and kinda wish he would.)
The characterizations are also great. (The branding was great, too. A+ cover art!) But the things that happen in your well-built world to your solid characters have to make sense! I don't really think the chaos in this novella was necessary. A second edition with... maybe the help of a developmental editor? and this story could really be something!
(I also have to disagree with the cover claim that this novel was "horny." I suspect Lambert is capable of turning up the heat and kinda wish he would.)
March 5, 2024
I was massively disappointed by this book. I think there was an interesting story buried in there somewhere, but it felt like so much information was missing that it never quite got there. I kept wondering if whole sections had been left out by accident, and the idea that saved the day at the end wasn't set up at all beforehand.
On top of that, the ebook version I read was chock full of typos. Weird, because I had just read another novella released by the same publisher, and that one was flawless.
On top of that, the ebook version I read was chock full of typos. Weird, because I had just read another novella released by the same publisher, and that one was flawless.
November 19, 2023
“Lovers” yet mortal enemies to lovers is such a fun dynamic to have. It was great to read and I would be curious to see what other works can do. Althus and Vade’s personalities really stand out, and they complement each other well. Also, I appreciated the way that plot-information would be given. For example, Cyn’s disappearance is mentioned in two or three separated sentences within a scene the first time it comes up, having that importance piece of information tied in without drawing too much attention. There was slightly too much worldbuilding exposition for me to keep the pace steady, but I did find it interesting.
The plot has a lot to get through in a short amount of time, so although there is a lot of setup that helps make it work, the clearest aspect would still be the relationship. The plot is slow and then quick, with Vade’s switch near-instant once he has been personally hurt by his organization. It makes sense. I do wish that some threads like connecting to Cyn or Karmola’s history had been able to carry more weight. I thought that the latter could have been an interesting conflict between allies, but brief mention in a novella only gets my hopes up. It’s a little repetitive and has a few noticeable typos, but has a dynamic and relationship that I appreciate.
The plot has a lot to get through in a short amount of time, so although there is a lot of setup that helps make it work, the clearest aspect would still be the relationship. The plot is slow and then quick, with Vade’s switch near-instant once he has been personally hurt by his organization. It makes sense. I do wish that some threads like connecting to Cyn or Karmola’s history had been able to carry more weight. I thought that the latter could have been an interesting conflict between allies, but brief mention in a novella only gets my hopes up. It’s a little repetitive and has a few noticeable typos, but has a dynamic and relationship that I appreciate.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2024
A brief read. But entertaining. The world that it started to build is definitely one I'd like to see explored a bit more.
There were quite a few editing issues that caused me to "wait, what?" and force myself to make sense of what was being said. This undermines the set rules of magic at times, as I'm not sure if what I assumed to be the meaning was correct.
For a light read, it's thoroughly enjoyable.
There were quite a few editing issues that caused me to "wait, what?" and force myself to make sense of what was being said. This undermines the set rules of magic at times, as I'm not sure if what I assumed to be the meaning was correct.
For a light read, it's thoroughly enjoyable.
August 28, 2024
Interesting worldbuilding elements, which the novella length unfortunately folded into more generic forms...the Two-Voice thing was very cool, but I wish Althus's final breakthrough could have been based on more concrete linguistic experimentation. Vade and Althus's connection also fell more into tell than show because of the page number. More generally, a last batch of copy-editing might have been good, but hey, small publisher.
October 5, 2023
Brent really nails this one! I really enjoyed this and the little nuances within the book. The characters are fantastic and very distinct while the plot and conflict reflect the lives that they live. I think I am most impressed by the magic system in this book and really enjoyed the seeing something different and imaginative.
November 30, 2023
Enjoyed this. Combustible chemistry between the two leads. The most tantalizing sketches of a fascinating dystopia caused by a unique sort of interdimensional magic weapon apocalypse. Action plot with great fight scenes. That *cover*. There are a few more typos than there should be in here, but that's on the publisher, not the author. Keen to see what Lambert does next.
December 15, 2023
It's queer, and intense, and then there's the politics that are as twisted and complicated as in real life. There are twists and betrayals but what keeps this fast-paces novella's heart together is Althus's and Vade's honest love and caring for each other. Even when times don't allow it or the protagonists don't allow it to themselves. You have to read it!
April 29, 2024
i think i just need to accept that my brain can’t keep up with scifi and world building esp when it’s fast and diff types of societies are meshed into one
ASIDE FROM THAT — we love to see queer black love !!!
ASIDE FROM THAT — we love to see queer black love !!!
December 13, 2024
Guy on guy magical spy vs. spy, this novella is smart, sexy, powerful & political, an absolute fave this year. A vital read for fans of M/M SFF.
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February 3, 2025
A briskly paced and tautly told enemies-to-lovers romance set in the midst of galactic intrigue and covert rebels. The world-building is especially excellent, with some exceptional innovations and surprisingly deep philosophical implications.
January 3, 2024
Very vivid world building.
January 11, 2024
A Necessary Chaos is an exciting read, start to finish. Subterfuge, deception, love, magical battles, it has it all. Highly recommend!
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