In Haley Cass’s latest release, The Snowball Effect, she brings readers back to the world of Sutton Spencer’s and Charlotte Thompson’s New York City (from Those Who Wait). This time, though, the story focuses on Regan, Sutton’s upbeat best friend, and Emma, Sutton’s more reserved graduate school classmate, as they navigate life as unlikely roommates. WhileRead More
3 Sapphic Books I Rated 3 Stars (That You Might Rate 5 Stars)!
One of the biggest struggles I have as a reviewer for the Lesbrary is wanting to present only the sapphic stories that I believe to be the best. I am very much aware that I am a consumer, not a creator, and that if asked to create an original story, I would not fare nearlyRead More
Celebrate Halloween All Year with a Supernatural Cozy Mystery Romance: Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist
The term “cozy mystery” first registered with me shortly after finishing Real Murders, the first book in the Aurora Teagarden series, written by Charlaine Harris. It probably goes without saying, but I’ve read that series and just about all the other books she’s written, including the Southern Vampire Mysteries. You know, the Sookie Stackhouse books. I’mRead More
Dark Academia Ft. Sapphic Longing: In the Roses of Pieria by Anna Burke
Before we embark on our journey, a disclaimer: Anna Burke is a former professor and a friend, which is why I hesitated to write about In the Roses of Pieria. But who am I to second guess optics, and why should I let that get in the way of sharing one of my favorite moody OctoberRead More
Sapphic Romance and Found Family in a Magical Cafe: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
This was so cosy and heartwarming to read. I’ve been trying to get into the fantasy genre, and for those of us who want to ease into the genre slowly and gently, I’d recommend you pick this book up. The book commences with Viv, who has left behind a past full of blood, fighting, andRead More
A Sizzling Polyamorous Rom-Com: Triple Sec by TJ Alexander
A jaded bartender is wooed by a charmingly quirky couple in this fresh and sizzling polyamorous rom-com, set in the exclusive world of high-end cocktail bars. As a bartender at Terror & Virtue, a swanky New York City cocktail lounge known for its romantic atmosphere and Insta-worthy drinks, Mel has witnessed plenty of disastrous dates.Read More
A Slow Burning Sapphic Historical Romance: Lighthouse Keeper by Eliza Lentzski
Buy this from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and the Lesbrary! Historical sapphic romance—who knew that would be my “type”? Though it shouldn’t have been a huge shock, given that I love a good Western or a trek through the Alaskan Wilderness any day. I’ve noticed lately that some of my favorite historical fiction authorsRead More
A Small-Town Coming Out Story: Cash Delgado Is Living the Dream by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Buy this from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and the Lesbrary! [A quick note on spoilers: If you want to get very technical, this entire review is a spoiler. Seriously, if the mere mention of the word “spoilers” makes your skin crawl, here’s the short version of this review: Go read Cash Delgado Is Living theRead More
Religious Trauma and Queer Awakening: Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus
Buy this from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and the Lesbrary! Content warnings: homophobia, child abuse, religious abuse, physical abuse Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus follows Valerie Danners as she begins to understand and live her own truth. Unfortunately for Valerie, the truth of her sexuality is beyond unacceptable to her conservative Christian community,Read More
When Duty and Love Conflict and Coincide: 3 Sapphic Bodyguard Romances
There are few dynamics more swoon-worthy to me than a bodyguard romance: all of the pining of star-crossed lovers constantly at each other’s side, intense trust and protection, and often some sort of courtly intrigue. To make this sort of relationship work, the characters must be achingly careful and ultimately go through a drastic statusRead More
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