most people's worst dates - mine included - are sort of funny. yours was awful in a different way. it made me sad. i'm sorry you couldn't say it to him, but i'm glad you took off!!!!!!

if you enjoy fantasy/scifi, try michelle west. she's the best writer i've ever read - and i read a lot, especially in fantasy and scifi. her books are long and satisfying, her characters have distinct personalities from each other, she gives us pov from both sides of the situations so that both are seen as the good guys and the bad guys.

or if you like a different kind of fantasy, try winter's tale by mark helprin. it's beautiful and mysterious.

or try gossamer axe by gael baudino... where else can a bisexual woman from ancient ireland save her female lover from the sidhe with heavy metal?