#!crossdressing

Review: It was a surprise to find a game like this on Steam. At first it did not look special, but then you began to explore, and oh, girl, boy, person, the story then fits its pieces. You have to look at the messages, the forums, the Tinder-like app, the calculator, the photos, and some more, to understand it all. It is refreshing to see such an experience in clear therms to understand how SPOILER ALERT trans people feel when they face family rejection before coming out END SPOILER ALERT

Review: This comic will focus on themes of sexual positivity, open mindedness and the freedom to shamelessly enjoy one’s interests. The entire cast is made up of LGBTQ+ characters. It is made to be fun and lighthearted.

Review: I wrote it, so you tell me!

Title: Mahou Shounen Fight! Author: DustyJack and JadePrince Format: Webcomic Published/Free: Free, also available in print Length: 5 chapters Status: WIP (hiatus) Rating: Teen Warnings: None Link: http://www.mahoushounenfight.com/ Summary: A magical girl comic... with boys. All Mike Smith wanted was an ordinary life. What he got was body-snatching spirits, glittering fairies, mutated kittens, and a magical mission to protect the Earth. Oh, and hot pink boots. Review: Do you all remember waking up on Saturday mornings, plopping in front of the TV and watching your favorite cartoons? Did one of those favorite cartoons just so happen to be Sailor Moon? Well, replace all of the main girls with guys, but keep the glitter and magic, and you've got Shounen Fight. There's a lovely cross-dresser, a designer savant, a stoic archer with an adorable secret, and in the middle of all the crazies is Mike. I would read this comic just for Mike's reaction to the team's antics. Oh, the situations that he gets into. The comic is more than that though. There's actually plot to go with the funny! The comic is pure comedy so the romances sort of get pushed to the back burner which is sad, but I was laughing so hard that I didn't notice much. Oh yes, and Mike, the MC, is straight. Not "straight at the moment" straight either. But there are other gay characters. So this is really a borderline slash/yaoi or whathaveyou comic. Personally, I think the outfits and glitter make up for any lack of slash. (Original Post)

Title: Maledicte Author: Lane Robins Format: Novel Published/Free: Published Length: 464 pages Status: Complete Rating: Mature Warnings: Violence and disturbing content Link: http://www.amazon.com/Maledicte-Lane-Robins/dp/034549573X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1308615529&sr=1-1 Summary: Seething with decadent appetites unchecked by law or gods, the court of Antyre is ruled by the last of a dissolute aristocracy. But now to the kingdom comes a handsome, enigmatic nobleman, Maledicte, whose perfect manners, enchanting charisma, and brilliant swordplay entice the most jaded tastes . . . and conceal a hunger beyond reckoning. For Maledicte is actually a woman named Miranda–a beautiful thief raised in the city’s vicious slums. And she will do anything–even promise her soul to Black-Winged Ani, the most merciless of Antyre’s exiled gods–to reclaim Janus, the lover whose passion still haunts her dreams. As her machinations strike at the heart of Antyre’s powerful noble houses, Miranda must battle not only her own growing bloodlust, but also her lover’s newly kindled and ruthless ambitions. As Ani’s force grows insatiable and out of control, Miranda has no choice but to wield a weapon that may set her free . . . or forever doom her and everything she holds dear. Review: Okay, confession time.... technically, this is not slash, since Miranda is biologically female. However, the persona of Maledicte is held for about 95% of the book, and is so complete that the male pronoun is used throughout, even in scenes from Maledicte's point of view (and in scenes where s/he is having sex with Janus- so there's your sort-of slash). Honestly, for most of the book, I forgot that Maledicte was actually Miranda. However, the main reason I'm reccing this is not only because it's suspenseful and well-written, but because of the character of Gilly. Gilly is Maledicte's valet, and, despite only ever having been attracted to women before, is in love with him. Gilly is unaware of Maledicte's real gender. Gilly also provides the moral and emotional center of the book. As morbidly fascinating as watching Maledicte sink into madness is, the book would be relentless without Gilly, whose character development is one of the novel's best parts. He's both horrified at Maledicte's actions and helplessly in love with him. His struggle to reconcile the two- and to keep Maledicte alive and sane- was what kept me reading this into the small hours. I hope somebody else likes this book, because the fandom is teeth-gnashingly minuscule. (Original Post)

Title: Until It Hurts Author: Wanda Walker Format: Novel Published/Free: Free Length: 81k Status: Wip Rating: Mature Warnings: D/s; brief dub-con; mentions of rape, sexual and childhood abuse, drug abuse Link: Fictionpress or AFF Summary: Clint runs a tech company and hooks up on Grindr. Teo is an ex-drag queen who likes a guy who says "please". Yet despite Teo's air of invulnerability, he's hiding a rather turbulent past involving an old friend who suddenly appears after two years MIA. Teo is stuck between a difficult past and the promise of a future love as Clint learns that not all pain has to hurt. This story was created in hopes of fixing the serious dearth of dominant power bottoms out there. So if you're not okay with a bossy fem man who tells it like it is, I guess this isn't the story for you. XD Review: Wanda has an excellent history of writing complicated yet likable characters from a wide variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, and this story is certainly no exception. She’s also great at writing strong fem men, and part of the reason I like this story is because I quite enjoy it when the more stereotypical D/s roles are reversed. Clint and Teo have an interesting dynamic, and it’s enjoyable to watch two very different people change and grow and come together (plus some hot porn doesn’t hurt either). Wanda is also an awesome artist; you can check out some pictures of her characters on her tumblr, or head over to her webcomic, Rainbow Mansion, where Teo will be popping up. (Original Post)

Title: Sticky Dilly Buns Author: Gisèle Lagacé and Shouri Format: Webcomic Published/Free: Free Length: 172 pages so far Status: Wip Rating: Mature Warnings: Nudity (R-rated, just boobs and butts) Link: http://www.stickydillybuns.com Summary: Sticky Dilly Buns by is a spin-off of Ménage à 3 (also by Lagacé with David Lumsdon). If Ménage à 3 is “Three’s Company” plus “Archie” comics times late-night Cinemax, Sticky Dilly Buns is all that if Jack had actually been gay. The story centers around Dillon (a sweet guy who will flirt with anything with a penis and a pulse), Amber (a former porn star and Dillon’s current co-star), and Ruby (Amber’s very repressed sister). The comic has a gag-a-day format, but the pages add up to longer stories. Review: [Rec’d on Western Yaoi forum] It’s a sex farce and the point is to get everyone into the silliest situations possible, so the characters do mind-bogglingly stupid things on the regular. Everything is played for the punchline. Ruby is my favorite character and it is fun to watch her get blushy and flustered over her newly discovered penchant for “naked men…touching each other’s skin…glistening with manly sweat drops…in the throes of passion…” Sticky Dilly Buns is a well-drawn bit of fluff that can be relied on for a giggle. NSFW — expect nipples and butts, but no full-frontal nudity. Updates Tuesdays and Fridays.