Representations: https://trello.com/c/JYbHtjex/142-lucky-day-by-chuck-tingle

Ending spoiler thoughts: https://pagebound.co/posts/204978

Man this book is so good. I'd love to have a peek into Chuck's brain at some point - though I think all their books are that anyway haha!

This is such a powerful book on grief, nothingness and loneliness. On not wanting to exist but wanting a place at the same time. On feeling like nothing matters any more. Wrapped in an insane x-files-like story, it's just such a ride. It's a bit comical on the surface, but the more you read and the more the mystery deepens you realise that somehow, somehow this is all way more fucked up than it originally seemed.

The characters were certainly a mix. Vera I absolutely loved, she was a really good main character. She's heavily depressed, given up - but not fully - and really, really smart. Autistic (well, not explicitly mentioned I think she absolutely is lmao) and bi, she's really strong on both fronts and more. I love that despite "maths autism" is a trope, Chuck handles Vera so damn well, but that's to be expected from an autistic author. Agent Layne is basically the only other character in most of the book, and he's conflicting but conflicting with a purpose. Shady gov agency running above the law, an agent from that kinda place is going to be weird. I do love how much we learn about him from how he acts, what he says, his reactions, etc.

This is better than camp damascus a ton - and I loved that book! - I really cannot wait to read bury your gays to see how his horror writing evolves a bit and I really cannot wait to read more. I thought originally he only had a 3 book deal but turns out it's actually 5??? Yes please I want an infinite amount pls thank you Maybe I should read one of his meme books? I'm not that big on erotica but I've heard that those books aren't just a meme. And with the quality of writing in these books, and the fights he fights in them, I am curious I'll admit.