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James Matthews

Goodreads Author

Born

in Racine, Wisconsin, The United States

Website

https://books2read.com/ap/xdZrEJ/James-Matthews

Genre

Fantasy, Gay and Lesbian, Science Fiction

Member Since

June 2020

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James Matthews writes queer fantasy, science fiction, and coming-of-age stories about survival, found family, hope, and people who refuse to break. His books travel from magical academies and distant galactic empires to small-city Wisconsin in the 1990s, but at their heart are damaged people finding the ones who finally see them.

Midwestern-born and faith-inspired, James centers strong, non-stereotypical gay protagonists who take the lead rather than fade into the margins. He is the author of Waif’s Refuge, The Bonds of Magic, The Runner, and The Paperboy.

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James Matthews’s books

Average rating: 4.66 · 47 ratings · 8 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Waif's Refuge 4.70 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2019 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bonds of Magic 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Paperboy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Runner really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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