#Eli Rodriguez

[queer-book-character-tournament]

Characters, book, and author names under the cut

Val Palafox/Cade McKenna - Venom and Vow by Anna-Marie & Elliott McLemore

Alex Price/Eli Rodriguez - Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey

Kiem Tegnar/Jainan nav Adessari - Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell

Viola Carroll/Justin de Vere - A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

[cheesecurdsgravyandfries]

And now, for something completely different…

For Christmas, @missgeevious gifted myself and a mutual friend each a copy of Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey. It’s YA, but I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that a) YA is for everyone but also b) YA is healing for those of us who didn’t have stories showing diversity of any sort growing up.

Anyway. Before I was even halfway finished, I ordered the second book in the series.

A line in the second book had had a chokehold on me ever since and today I put words to GDoc.

There’s virtually no ‘fandom’ for this book, which is funny since its roots are in fandom. And its author is active both on here and AO3, which makes me nervous about stepping out of bounds.

But, here it is. Rated explicit. All characters are 18+ in canon.

[lgbtqjockshowdown]

LGBTQ Jock Showdown Round 2

[westgateoh]

I just inhaled this whole series (The Breakaway Series) and all three novels were a damned delight. Well written and kind throughout, I came to trust the author and relax into these stories of healing, learning, and love. HIGHLY recommend.

Like Real People Do

Like Real People Do

E.L. Massey

NineStar Press

August 2022

Alexander Price, the NHL’s youngest captain and Elijah Rodriguez, a figure skater-slash-food vlogger with seizure disorder certainly have an inauspicious first meeting when Price takes up the only accessible parking space at the ice rink. Alex feels bad and tries to make up for it by taking Eli out for lunch. From there, these two very different guys just barely out of their teen years form a strong friendship. But Eli, disabled and flamboyantly out of the closet for years, and Alex, who is well known for his abrasive and douchey behavior on and off the ice, seem awfully different. 

But when the internet gets wind of, and is delighted by, this unlikely friendship, Alex’s carefully sculpted public persona begins to crumble and eventually he realizes someone might be worth coming out of the closet for. 

The cast of characters are really what makes this book so special. From Alex with his hard exterior but soft-bro inside, to Eli who’s had a lot to deal with in his young life, to Alex’s best friend on his team who’s an outspoken LGBT ally and feminist, to the goofy and lovable Russian hockey player, to Eli’s solid best childhood friend, and of course Eli’s constant companion Hawk, a seizure detecting service dog, they’re all well developed. But really, it’s the friends to lovers storyline that brings this whole thing together. 

Like Real People Do is such a warm hug of a book. An LGBT-friendly love letter to hockey bros, people trying to better themselves, healthy communication and service dogs. 

[texaschainsawmascara]

Rose McGowan as Cherry Darling in Planet Terror / Kim Petras’ Halloween costume

[cinematitlecards]

"Grindhouse" (2007) Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Eli Roth, & Quentin Tarantino (Action/Horror/Thriller)

[rawafmovies]

-☠️

[sakuramidnight15]

Rank Captains Revamped

This was by surprised of speed-running-

[brokehorrorfan]

Pentagram Peter Pan has Grindhouse apparel available through Sunday, February 4. The line includes T-shirts ($27), long sleeves ($34), all-over print tees ($50), sweatshirts ($41), hoodies ($45), and sweatpants ($47). They’ll ship in 4-8 weeks.

[thingsasbarcodes]

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 4x08 - The Laws of Inferno Dynamics

[darkchastity]

Watching:

[queer-book-character-tournament]

Characters, book, and author names under the cut

Alex Price/Eli Rodriguez - Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey

Will Kempen/James St Clair - Dark Rise series by C.S. Pacat

[cheesecurdsgravyandfries]

More Thoughts of Dog

This time, from the POV of Hawk in E.L. Massey's Breakaway series.

Rated General.

[lgbtqjockshowdown]

LGBTQ Jock Showdown Round 1C

[spookytuesdaypod]

which grindhouse trailer was your favorite?

[texaschainsawmascara]

Rose McGowan & Freddy Rodriguez, Planet Terror (2007)