We Shall Rise Anthology: LGBTQIA2S is a collection of short stories to raise money for LGBTQIA+ charities.
From the blurb:
We Shall Rise Anthology: LGBTQIA2S Vol 2
Inclusivity, Equality, Diversity. Join the fight for Equal LGBTQIA+ rights.
With our heads held high and a love far stronger than their hate, we get to decide our fate. Because it's our lives, and they can't change who we are inside.
Whether we’re wearing an outward smile or silently screaming, inequality we can not abide. They can’t change who we are or who we love.
This We Shall Rise anthology is a collection of stories involving LGBTQIA+ rights and the struggles faced in their daily lives.
All proceeds from We Shall Rise, Volume Two will go to The Trevor Project.
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for content warnings pertaining to each individual story. Remember, your health matters, mental and physical.
Angel's review:
Perfectly Tempting by Alexa L. Stephen
I can see where the author was trying to lead this but it just didn't work for me. It felt like too much was going on and not much got resolved or discussed. I understand that it's to entice readers to read the full story but it didn't work as a short story in my opinion.
Alpha's Conquest by Elizabeth Dunlap
This story gives a glimpse into Elizabeth's upcoming book about Adam and Casey. Casey is in a happy relationship with Marshall, but when Casey goes with Marshall to meet his family things take an unexpected turn.
A Race or Two of Ginger by Kelrai Sara Martin
I really liked Ophelia and Perdita's story! The way this was written makes me want to go ahead and read the full version once it's out. Even though this is a short story, it still had a plot and great characters, and it can be read as a standard. Aside from the cliffhanger at the end, I think it's successful being read on its own. I didn't feel like I was missing anything, and I really appreciated the neurodivergent representation.
Trade Up by Kate Bauer
Cas and Fred's story made my heart hurt and feel all warm and fuzzy at the same time. What started off as a sad situation ended up becoming a beautiful one that neither men expected.
Before It Was Us by Jac Franklin
This story was so adorable and was such an immaculate display of a healthy polyamorous relationship. They prioritized communication and making sure to make every partner feel loved and special and that their needs were met in whichever way they needed them. I do wish that we got to see how James, Eddie, Fitz, and Chrissy got together. We got the backstory on how the three men met, but we didn't get a backstory on how they met Chrissy, or how they came to all be in a relationship together. Other then that though a really great story!
Petrifying Love by Chelsey J. León
Oh my gosh, I loved Gray and Piper! The writing of this was so unique and so vivid with the details. I haven't read very many books about Gorgons but this one is the most detailed one, hands down. I enjoyed getting the backstory of how Piper became the woman she is today, and how her and Gray met. Reading about her growth and determination throughout the story was excellent!
The Frat House by Domina Easton
This is a steamy story centered around joining a frat and trying to change the archaic rules from the inside out. Along the way though Jaxon has some fun with his future frat brothers.
Flawed by Courtney W. Dixon
Rory and Colt's story was a good way to showcase how people can change if they truly want to and if they try. Colt comes from a conservative small town and a conservative family, growing up all he was ever taught was that gay men were despicable. But after being Rory's roommate and watching him flourish with becoming his true self, he realizes that his family was wrong. People within the LGBTQIA+ community aren't bad or evil, they are human beings trying to live their lives authentically. And I love that that message is in this book!
Blood is Thinner than Water by RE Johnson
FF, dystopian romance, with a human/demon pairing. Morgan and Lilith make quite the crime fighting pair, I liked that they worked together to try to get to a common goal.
Her Fire by CJ Willis
FF romance about two women who stand up for themselves and others in their own unique ways. High steam.
Otto and Noah by CD Autumn
Can I just say "aw?" Noah and Otto's story is full of resiliency, determination, learning how to live with loss, and love. I think this one might be my favorite so far, it was poignant and beautiful. Their relationship didn't progress too fast and after they got their bearings they had open communication, which I really appreciated and enjoyed. And Sammy and Fi are so stinkin' cute, it's amazing how quickly they became friends.
The Trust by Rae Stone
This is an MM rockstar romance where the bodyguard became the rockstar's best friend, and then they became more. I thought this was a good story, although I wish that we got to see how these two went from being friends for seven years to them being in a romantic relationship.
Denial ain't just a river by Rachel Belrose
Charlie, Piper, and Bennett's story is a unique one. Charlie and Piper are best friends and while they are attracted to each other they've never acted on it. Until Bennett shows up in their lives and everything changes. I enjoyed all the details that described what they were doing as far as fixing up the house. It was nice to have that being built up so well and not be an afterthought. It was the main feature of the story which I liked. I also appreciated how important communication was for these three, the three of them are in a relationship together but they had to talk about what that looked like for them, and I liked how that was an important part of them becoming a unit. And the ending was so sweet! I love how Charlie has such a big family who shows up for her to help, even when she doesn't ask for it, it's beautiful that they just showed up for her no matter what.
Hands Like Ours by River Hale
MM, Student/Professor romance, with twists and secrets get uncovered.
Act of Resistance by Rebecca Rathe
Orlando and Antoni's story was a beautiful demonstration on what's going on in the world right now and how to stand up and fight back. I liked that there was real information and real statistics on such an important topic in this story, I like when real life merged with fiction. And that's exactly what happened here.
Statement Made by Bree Wiley
An MFM romance story featuring bike stunts, and lots of steamy scenes.
Never Forget Me by V. Wynters
Veera and Willow's story I thought was a great spin off. It has enough going on for it to stand on its own, yet it left you wanting to know more, which I thought was great!
Finding Reality by Joelle Lynn
Nelly's story is so cute! It was amazing watching her character grow and flourish, she got knocked down a few times but she got back up again. And David is just a sweetheart, the two complement each other very well.
Sixteen or Ninety One by BL Maxwell
This is a speed dating MM romance story about a chef looking for his future partner, and a man who works in the Capitol looking for his person.
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