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Sapphic Book Reviews

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Lesbrary Reviews

A Queernorm Sapphic Sci-Fi Graphic Novel: Always Human by Ari North Review

July 20, 2025 by Raquel R. Rivera

Always Human is a beautiful graphic novel by Ari North (she/her). Originally syndicated on Webtoon as a webcomic, it was later published in partnership with GLAAD. This novel is book one of a two-part series.  Although it wasn’t my cup of tea, I encourage you to read it for yourself to see where you land. The novel opens inRead More

The Flying Ship cover
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A Queernorm Adventure Comic: The Flying Ship by Jem Milton Review

June 26, 2025 by Til

The Flying Ship is a graphic novel filled with magic and adventure. It’s the story of Dobrinia, a grumpy girl with a prosthetic leg and no time for friendship, who gives an old wanderer half a pastry—all she has left. In exchange, the wanderer creates a flying ship with which Dobrinia must assemble an impossible crew,Read More

The Old Guard Immortal Edition Vol 1 cover
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Never Fade Away: The Old Guard Immortal Edition Volume 1 Review

June 1, 2025 by Kathryne Slant

It’s always a good time to re-read a Greg Rucka graphic novel, in my opinion… and to prep for the release of the film adaptation starring Charlize Theron? That may just be the best time of all. If you are on this site but have not yet watched The Old Guard, which stars Theron asRead More

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Lesbrary Reviews

A Trans Lesbian Mech Romcom: Lsbn by Emma Jayne Review

March 14, 2025 by Danika Ellis

If you’re looking for a fun one-sitting read, why not pick up this trans lesbian “mech rom-com graphic novel,” as the blurb describes it? I feel like you’re already sold, but I’ll keep going anyway. LSBN is a project to develop a mech suit to battle the giant, monstrous aliens that have descended to Earth.Read More

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Queer, Revelatory Joy in The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag 

March 5, 2025 by Susanne Salehi

Already a fan of Molly Knox Ostertag’s The Girl from the Sea, I had a good feeling about the weighty tome that is The Deep Dark. Friends, this poignant graphic novel delivered and then some. It’s like someone translated the sensation of waiting for the other shoe to drop and described the steps someone would take toRead More

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Articles

8 Short Queer Books to Help You Reach Your 2024 Reading Goal

November 24, 2024 by Laurel

As the end of the year comes barrelling towards us at the speed of light, I’m sure many of us are starting to question the high expectations we had for our reading goals in 2024. I am always incredibly optimistic about all the free time I will have for myself over the following twelve months,Read More

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Queer Graphic Novels and Illustrated Books for Preteens and Teens

November 4, 2024 by Anna N.

These four books are listed in order of suitability for middle-to-high schoolers and deal with the timeless experiences of feeling like an outsider, finding the fortitude to be yourself, and the need for proper communication with partners. They’re great books to start conversations about these things, and have lovely art that are sure to make themRead More

the cover of Hollow
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Pick Up These Sapphic YA Graphic Novels for a Halloween Romp

October 28, 2024 by Danika Ellis

Last weekend was Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon, and every October readathon, I pack my TBR full of short Halloween-themed reads. Naturally, those are usually queer. This year, I’ve discovered a couple of sapphic YA graphic novels that are perfect Halloween romps. They give Halloween vibes—one even has a talking Jack o’Lantern!—but aren’t too scary. They’reRead More

The Deep Dark cover
Lesbrary Reviews

The Queer Graphic Novel That Had Me Sobbing at 3 A.M.: The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

September 2, 2024 by Danika Ellis

Buy this from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and the Lesbrary! You’re all fired for not tell me how good this is. I liked The Girl From the Sea, so I put a hold on Ostertag’s newest sapphic graphic novel, but I hadn’t heard anything about it, so I my expectations were pretty grounded. IRead More

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Lesbians in Space: Cosmoknights, Vol. 1 by Hannah Templer

July 16, 2024 by Laurel

Buy this from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and the Lesbrary! In this queer space adventure, our main character Pan has grown up alongside her best friend Tara, a princess who is soon to be married off to the winner of the interplanetary jousting game that’s about to take place in their town. Tara can’tRead More

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About the Lesbrary

The Lesbrary is a sapphic book blog that started in 2010. It's run by Danika Ellis, and we have about a dozen reviewers from around the world recommending sapphic books in every genre. Check out the top navigation bar for more about the Lesbrary as well as options to browse by genre, age category, rating, and more.

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