They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but what if the cover is just as gorgeous as the content? The Leaving Room by Amber McBride (she/her) is a young adult novel in verse that is just as stunning as its cover art promises. The story follows Gospel, the Keeper of the LeavingRead More
A Sapphic, Witchy YA Rom-Com: Charmed and Dangerous by Shelley Page
Charmed and Dangerous by Shelley Page is a teen rom-com that I’ll admit I picked up mostly because I was instantly charmed by the cover. My library got a copy of it, and after DNFing a couple of books and slogging through a third, I really needed something light that I knew would be fun andRead More
A Swoon-Worthy Sapphic Fairytale For The Ages: Forgive Me Not by Mari Costa
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
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
Two Worlds Collide: Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by CB Lee
CB Lee’s Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe, as the title suggests, takes place in two worlds, both very different yet full of similarities. In one, overachiever Brenda has developed a 19-step plan to use science to save the world from climate change. In the other, Chosen One Kat just wants to forget about the prophecy thatRead More
A YA Soulmark Fantasy: Markless by C.G. Malburi Review
C.G. Malburi has spent years writing for the sapphic community, although you may know her better by her fandom alias, CoalitionGirl. For those who do know her, it’ll be no surprise that Malburi’s debut fantasy novel gives readers exactly what they’re looking for. Markless (2023) blends some of the most well-loved romance tropes: soulmates, enemiesRead More
A TBR Shame Spiral in Six Titles
As a librarian, my TBR (to-be-read) shelf is never ending. Every time I think I am going to crack down on my whole bookshelf of unread books, something amazing comes through the returns chute, or my VERY well-meaning coworkers share something that they think I will love (most times they are right on the money)Read More
Grief, Uncertainty, and Fallen Angels: Out of the Blue by Sophie Cameron Review
Jaya Mackenzie is grappling with the heavy weight of loss and confusion. Her mother has passed away, her ex-girlfriend disappeared without a trace, and the world is in chaos as angels fall from the sky at breakneck speeds, dying upon impact. Meanwhile, her father’s obsession with capturing one of these celestial beings pulls the familyRead More
Queer, Revelatory Joy in The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
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
Pacific Rim Meets Crier’s War: Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta
Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta is one of those books that somehow passed me by when it came out in 2021. It follows two teenage girls, Sona and Eris, as they try to destroy the Godolia empire from the inside: Sona as one of the students from the Academy who earns a spot as a frighteningRead More
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