#alexlondon

[cassandraclare]

Moderator announcement! I’ll be signing in Fairless Hills, just outside Philly, with the fab Alex London (author of Proxy and Black Wings Beating) on March 10! Expect a few spoilers for Lost Book of the White and Chain of Iron. ;) #alexlondon #cassandraclare #chainofgold #shadowhunters #tsc #tlh Grab tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cassandra-clare-celebrates-the-release-of-chain-of-gold-in-holland-pa-tickets-86169885447 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8PKpgyFneP/?igshid=1uxf0gae4xrao

[thebookishaustin]

Book Review: Black Wings Beating

Photo from Macmillan Publishers website

Black Wings Beating

Author: Alex London

Release: September 25, 2018

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux

Black Wings Beating by Alex London is an interesting piece of fantasy work with a world and cultures centered around birds of prey. There are cultures that revere birds and, thusly, train them and use rare birds to represent social status and wealth. There’s a religious counterculture that sees birds as demons that should never be tamed, begging falconers and trainers to repent, to give up their bird loving ways. There’s this interesting analysis of the relationships between earth, sky, human, and bird. It’s quite fascinating.

Now, enter our twin protagonists, Kylee and Brysen. Our journey is centered around these two as their differences come to light while they try to maintain their father's business. Kylee is an excellent falconer but doesn’t want to be while Brysen wants to be a falconer and works hard but never meets the expectations of others. Kylee wants to pay off debts and leave the business, but Brysen wants to prove his worth to the boy he loves and the people who doubt him. Kylee is logical and level-headed while Brysen is quick to anger and jumps headfirst into situations. It’s with these dichotomous individuals that London throws the reader into an adventure to capture the elusive, deadly ghost eagle which brings out more than the twins bargained for in the first place.

I think London did fabulous work building two protagonists that are incredibly different, yet rely on each other through a difficult past, present, and foreseeable future. Twins are this trope that can be played on in a variety of ways and London does this in one of those usual ways with the siblings, who once were close, are now distant with little understanding of each others’ current selves. And, by being so different, London is able to show great character development for both, in completely unique ways, as they notice societal expectations warring with internal personal development as they learn more about themselves and each other.

My only complaint is that this book is written like a book that knew it was going to be a trilogy. There’s a lot of set up, backstory, and character development but the adventure seemed secondary and quick; it’s as if the first book was in preparation for the rest of the series. I wanted more adventure, I think, than I perceived there might be but I imagine all this setup will lead to even more adventures as London delves into more societal and culture clashes as an impending war comes to the forefront.

I enjoyed this book, I really did, and I am definitely looking forward to the continuance of this series. I wish it had a bit more adventure, but I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest. With such great character development with all the bird lore and culture building, I’d give this book 3 out of 5 Awesome Austin Points. I’m ready to see more of the fantasy side in the upcoming books!

[booksofwonder]

Join us at 4pm today at 18th St for the launch of @alexander_london’s BLACK WINGS BEATING w/ @adamsilvera!! Party also includes an opportunity to donate a copy to LGBTQ writers in schools w/ @lambdaliterary 🦅📚🦅🎉🦅 • • • • • • #lgbt #queer #booklaunch #bookparty #alexlondon #blackwingsbeating #adamsilvera #lgbtqwis #bookstagram #instabook #igreads #igbooks #books #booknerd #booklover #booklove #booknerdigans #ireadya #yalit #yalovin #youngadult #indiebookstore (at Books Of Wonder) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoE21FKgXUY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eq3j272ivaht

[bookshelfsos-blog]

Check out my review of Proxy by Alex London, now up on my blog. I had super high hopes for this one, so I was bummed that I didn’t end up loving it. Now I’m kind of on the fence about starting the sequel. 🤔 • • • How do you feel about abandoning series? I don’t like to do it, but it’s hard to start a book you have low expectations for! 😂 • • • #alexlondon #proxy #dystopia #postapocalyptic #book #books #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #booklover #booknerd #bookphotography #instabook #igreads #ya #yafantasy #fantasy #scifi #queerbooks #lgbtbooks #photography #photooftheday #flatlay #aesthetic https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4dY2zHX9r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12swgqc6z00rr

[raimskie]

YYAAASS!!! I have now finished the last book in the #SkyboundSaga! . Seriously, this book is such a wonder and endearing read, and it’s a bit curious why people haven’t read the entire series yet. . [FULL BOOK REVIEW on @raimskiereads and on my #BookTube with the same name.] . Started: June 10, 2021 Finished: June 16, 2021 . 🇨🇦🍁 🤗 📕📙📒📗📘 🤗 🍁🇨🇦 . #RaimskieReads #GoldWingsRising #AlexLondon #Brysen #Kylee #JowynTamir #JowynBrysen #Jowynsen https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ2GBE5HZzQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[portsmouthteenreviews]

This book is the second book in the Skybound series.  It is about twins who are separated.  One is sent to the Sky Castle (which controls their city) and the other stays behind.  The one sent to the Sky Castle must use a powerful ghost eagle to win a war.

I liked this book.  At times I thought it was too gruesome, but overall it is fine.  There are lots of twists and cliff-hangers, especially at the end, which I found exciting.  I’m looking forward to when the third book comes out.

Reviewed by Kate.

[corvus-crux]

Very far #TBT featuring the amazingly stunning @kari____kari  w/ @citymodels in the fields of who knows where shot by @Ledan  #editorial #art #model #photography #artdirection #portrait #fashion #alexlondon #corvuscrux #couture #avantgarde  #instafashion #photooftheday #dress #gown #designer #fashiondesign #design #witch #witchy #lace #tulle #corset #film #italy #daniellehenbauer #karinepetrosyan #wilderness (at Italy)

[alexandralittleauthor]

Buckle up - I've got two thrillers coming out this month! #alexlondon #amwritingthriller #indiepub #indiepublishing #selfpub #selfpublishing #thrillers

[onlyongracexm]

Some of the best authors of YA at FlameCon! Adam Silvera, Soman Chainani, Alex London, and Mackenzi Lee! #flamecon #queer #yaauthors #adamsilvera #somanchainani #alexlondon #mackenzilee

[cassie-loves-reading]

Proxy and Guardian by Alex London are two of my favorite dystopian novels. These books were so good, I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a good dystopian story or a story with some diversity in it. 🖤 #bookstagram #books #bookworm #reading #dystopianseries #dystopia #alexlondon #series #novels #lgbt #recommend #booklr #bookrec #love #adventure #romance #thriller #youngadult

[lilnightmusic]

“I’d rather live in a world where I get to love the moon than in one where I don’t, even if the moon won’t return the feeling.” ⚜️ When I found out that Black Wings Beating was inspired by H is For Hawk I needed it immediately. I enjoyed this book, though had a few issues with one of the characters. If you like predatory birds and interesting world building, I recommend this book whole heartedly. ⚜️ That’s Bond by @bobbibrown. It’s a plummy brown that is right on brand for my 90s sensibilities. This book is all about relationships: between family and found family, between birds and prey, between lovers and those who love you enough that they try and help you love yourself. ⚜️ #blackwingsbeating #alexlondon #skybound #bobbibrown #fiercereads https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRQXEtHSX6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b8y08c3l8ocr

[jennblogsbooks]

I had such a blast last night at the book signing for @roshanichokshi @alexander_london and @clairelegrand These three authors are absolutely hilarious together. This was by far one of the funnest signings I’ve ever been too! . 🖊 . A HUGE thank you goes out to @booksparks for giving me the opportunity to attend the signing as their ambassador. You all seriously rock! . 🖊 . #prosebeforebros #booksparks #booksigning #roshanichokshi #alexlondon #clairelegrand #barnesandnoble #ilovebooksparks #bookshark #jennblogsbooks #bookpage #readersofinsta #flatlayforever #mybookfeatures #libraryofinstagram #bookfeaturepage #ilovebooks #booksbooksbooks #bookaesthetic #booktography #thebookstagram #booktoday #wintervibes #wintermood #thegildedwolves #sawkillgirls #blackwingsbeating #bookriot #goodreads @bookriot @goodreads (at Barnes & Noble) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1bG-Hl2rX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tukae4238oui

[thebookishaustin]

It's a beautiful, rainy morning for reading this new book by @alexander_london ! #thebookishaustin #blackwingsbeating #currentlyreading #read #reading #alexlondon https://www.instagram.com/p/BppFql3nH90/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t5pspgv3fo05

[lapis4liveblogging]

Book Review: Proxy

Proxy is an excellent book by Alex London that features a boy named Syd who is a “Proxy” to another boy named Knox, his ‘Patron”. Whenever the patron gets in trouble the Proxy is punished in their place. In a society where the rich rule and debt keeps the poor in their place, Syd and Knox need to find a way to settle the debts of not just themselves, but everyone.

I really love the premise of this book, so I snatched it up right way and boy... I didn’t know what I was getting into. The characterization was amazing and the book kept me wondering at every corner. It was exceptionally well paced and the action parts flowed seamlessly in and out of the story. Everything that happened had purpose and there were no random offshoots that led nowhere. Everything was connected.

The relationships between characters were amazing, whether the strained relationship between Knox and his Father, Knox and Syd, and all of the other characters that added tons of depth to this story. When something is mentioned earlier in the book, keep note, because every action comes around again and affects the story significantly. 

London is a fantastic author that is going places. Even though Syd is a unique character of color and apart of the LGBT community, that isn’t what defines him. That’s just one aspect of his complex and fascinating character. 

I highly recommend this book and give it a whopping 4.5/5, a stunning twist on the dystopian and YA genre. I applaud you, London. Thank you.

Goodreads - Proxy | Amazon - Proxy

(Picture from Proxy’s Amazon page)

[raimskie]

Politics, politics, politicking. Those were the words that ran through my mind as I flipped through the pages of this book. . [FULL BOOK REVIEW on @raimskiereads and on my #BookTube with the same name.] . Started: June 4, 2021 Finished: June 10, 2021 . 🇨🇦🍁 🤗 📕📙📒📗📘 🤗 🍁🇨🇦 . #RaimskieReads #RedSkiesFalling #AlexLondon #Brysen #Kylee #JowynTamir #JowynBrysen #Jowynsen https://www.instagram.com/p/CQv4XvCndSI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[luckyjokerinlove]

Name 7 comfort films and tag 7 people

tagged by @yasisworld (thank u<3)

Almost dont have comfort films but have some cartoons:)

1.Ищите женщину

2.Миллионерша

3.Ханума

4.Принцесса Турандот (an old theatrical performance)

5.My neighbor totoro

6.Жил был пёс

7.Падал прошлогодний снег

I`m tagging : @robertsnugden , @pixieface1001 , @hikarushido , @benmitchellx , @justafangirl2411 , @alexlondon-92 , @dingletragedy <3333333 only if u want to<3