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A Basic Binary

by D. C. Emerson

Love, intimacy, and a looming move

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Love, intimacy, and a looming move

Penelope’s new relationship is unfolding alongside practical pressures: they work two jobs, attend sessions on genderqueer intimacy, and face a three-month deadline to find a new home. The question of whether they are ready to live with their partner gives this contemporary romance a concrete point of tension, while the description also places Penelope in a series of social situations, from an engagement party to a friend’s delivery room. The book centers nonbinary and genderqueer experience in the context of love, communication, and building a shared life. It is the second installment in the Not So Normative series; the publisher notes that it can be read on its own, though it connects directly to An Epic Construct.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in contemporary LGBTQ+ romance centered on nonbinary and genderqueer relationships.
  • Those looking for a relationship story that addresses intimacy and the decision to move in together.
  • Readers who have read An Epic Construct, or are comfortable entering a continuing series with some prior context.

Themes

Nonbinary identityGenderqueer intimacyCommunication in relationshipsHousing and shared-life decisions

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Book overview

Penelope's done it. They've come out to friends and family as nonbinary, survived online dating, and now have an amazing partner to show for it. Their partner is everything they've ever wanted-sweet, funny, caring, and willing to dive into new fashion and new pronouns with Penelope. They're more than ready to explore this new phase of their relationship, there's just one thing, though. It's been months and they still haven't had a sleepover, let alone tackled intimacy between two genderqueer people.

Everything's fine. There's nothing to stress about. They'll figure it out on their own time, and in the meantime, Penelope's enjoying every day of their new relationship. That is, until Penelope gets a letter from their landlord saying they have three months to find a new place to live. Now, on top of working two jobs and attending couple's sessions on genderqueer intimacy, Penelope has to figure out if there's any way they'll be ready to move in with their partner.

Follow the conclusion to Penelope's story as they visit a wacky pop-up museum, attend a stressful engagement party, somehow end up in a friend's delivery room, and, of course, spend time at the Rainbow Bean cafe.

A Basic Binary is an LGBTQ+ contemporary romance that explores love and intimacy in genderqueer relationships. It's the second book in the Not So Normative series, a direct sequel to An Epic Construct. There's enough context given to read as a standalone, but it will be much more enjoyable read after An Epic Construct.

 

 

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