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“When the Tides Held the Moon” by Venessa Vida Kelley: Book Review #booktube #queerbooks #lgbtbooks

A stunning novel that swept me away with its breathtaking prose, unforgettable characters, and deeply moving exploration of love, identity, and belonging.

“When the Tides Held the Moon” by Venessa Vida Kelley: Video Review

Celebrating love and identity through queer stories.

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I’m José Orlando, a Puerto Rican gay reader and reviewer who found healing and love for reading through queer books. Growing up without representation and discovering these stories in my 30s was life-changing. I began sharing my journey on TikTok, connecting with the amazing BookTok community. Now, my mission is to celebrate diverse, queer stories and champion authors—especially indie—so queer readers find themselves in these stories and allies can grow from them.

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