As much as I love dark and complex sapphic fantasy and science fiction stories that push the boundaries of the genre and challenge me to consider all the possibilities, I also love a sweet fairytale. Forgive Me Not, the latest YA graphic novel from artist and writer Mari Costa, is one such fairytale. I lovedRead More
Poignant and Precise: Spinning by Tillie Walden
Every four years, the Winter Olympics rolls around and, like clockwork, I become temporarily obsessed with figure skating. This time, however, I’ve found my obsession sticking around a little longer, so I decided to reread Tillie Walden’s graphic novel Spinning, a memoir that explores the author’s years as a competitive figure skater and her decisionRead More
YA Sapphics on Ice: Just Between Us by Adeline Kon
Shortly after this year’s Winter Olympics, Adeline Kon’s Just Between Us was released and gave all of us sports sapphics a romance set in the high stakes world of figure skating. This young adult graphic novel delivers a medal-worthy ice queen, enemies-to-lovers sports romance filled with solid writing, compelling characters, and gorgeous art. Lydia “Ice Queen” ChenRead More
Escaping the Lab to Become a Barista: Steam by Shaenon K. Gerrity and Emily Holden
Steam is a quick, cute read about Ruby, a genetically engineered girl created to solve problems. She’s escaped the lab!—She’s on the loose!—She’s playing cupid in a coffee shop! Determined to make people happy, she learns about humans and strives to use her scientific mind and improbable aiming skills to improve their lives. If she encountersRead More
Shakespeare, Study Hall, and Secrets Worth Killing Over: This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux
Wilberton Academy takes its theater seriously. Members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society are revered by the student body, and beautiful, talented Elizabeth Woodward is a shining star among them. The whole school is abuzz over the production of Romeo and Juliet that Elizabeth is starring in as the tragic leading lady—until she’s found dead the morningRead More
An F/F Office Romcom Manga: Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko! by Sal Jiang Review
Sal Jiang is one of the most consistently captivating yuri manga artists creating today, and the recent English translation of her delightful workplace comedy Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko! sees her continuing her streak of lez-gazey* character designs and plots rooted in cosmopolitan Japan’s lesbian culture. The story starts with high-femme Ayaka eyeballing the older HirokoRead More
The Queer Historical Broom-Racing Comic You Didn’t Know You Needed: Brooms by Jasmine Walls, illustrated by Teo Duvall
I got the recommendation for Brooms, written by Jasimine Walls and illustrated by Teo Duvall, off of a random list of graphic novels to buy your teens for Christmas, and I couldn’t believe that it’s been out since 2023 and I hadn’t heard of it! It’s so exactly up my alley. Now, I am bringing it to yourRead More
Sophomore Graphic Novel Fires on All Cylinders: Cannon by Lee Lai Review
Cannon by Lee Lai (she/her) is a thought-provoking and propulsive graphic novel that explores how one can get taken advantage of in all different types of relationships—family, friend, romantic, and professional—and the importance of making yourself and your mental health a priority. Lucy, also known as Cannon, a nickname lovingly coined by her best friend, Trish,Read More
Three Sapphic Manga Series I Loved this Year
While there’s still a month left of 2025, I couldn’t wait to highlight my favorites among the manga series I’ve finished this year. This list is in no particular order and includes both contemporary and historical romance. Bloom Into You by Nakatani Nio High school student Yuu Koito feels like she should be falling in love,Read More
A Sweet and Vibrant Later-in-Life Romance Comic: Motherlover by Lindsay Ishihiro Review
On paper, Imogen and Alex couldn’t be more different. Alex is a single mother by choice, a professional musician, and a recent transplant from New York City to the suburbs. Imogen is a former teen mom who’s been married for eleven years and spends her days as a stay-at-home mom of four. But when theRead More
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