Read Queerly 2026 - Final Update

Happy Thursday everyone!  Today I'm sharing my final update for the year long Read Queerly 2026 which is hosted by Alexx @ Enthralled Bookworm.  In October, I completed 1 book for a total of 16 read  out of 16 total books on my tbr.  I can't believe I've already made it through the challenge - my final audiobook hold came in quicker than I was expecting.  You can see my original tbr here.  Keep reading to see my thoughts on the book I read this month and my top 5 favorite reads from this challenge:

15. Sapphic Knights: A queer book featuring sapphic knights/swordswomen

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The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling had me absolutely hooked for probably the first quarter of the story, but then it just kind of fell off for me. I think I just wanted to know more about certain things that we never did find out.  I wasn't expecting it to be quite as bizarre either. It was definitely worth sticking around, though, even if it wasn't a favorite.

My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.

My Top 5 Favorite Reads From This Challenge:

Another Kind by Trevor Bream and illustrated by Cait May - My review can be found here.

The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle #1) by Nghi Vo - My review can be found here.

Into the Drowning Deep (Rolling in the Deep #1) by Mira Grant - My review can be found here.

 

To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers - My review can be found here.

To Ride A Rising Storm (Nampeshiweisit #2) by Moniquill Blackgoose - My review can be found here.

Have you read any of these books?  Did you participate in this challenge?  As always, thanks very much for visiting my blog and perhaps even commenting down below!