Cover Crush: Last First Kiss by Julian Winters There’s something about this cover that immediately feels like a rom-com you can trust, from an author you love. The closeness between the characters hints at history, not just attraction. It looks warm, a little playful, and quietly romantic, which fits a […]
Audiobook Review: Thirsty by Lucy Lehane I have been deep in a vampire era lately so when I got the Thirsty audiobook from Mac Audio (TY!), I was thrilled. I knew I wanted something queer, paranormal, funny and a little messy, and this checked every single box. From the first […]
Books On Our Radar: A Wild Radiance by Maria Ingrande Mora If Arcane, Wicked, and Iron Widow collided in a burst of queer magic and rebellion, you’d get A Wild Radiance. Set in an oligarchic state on the cusp of a magical industrial revolution, this searing romantic fantasy blends class […]
Author Interview: Shiny Happy People by Clay McLeod Chapman Some horror stories rely on monsters while others rely on the slow, suffocating realization that the world we live in (the systems we trust, the choices we make, the people we depend on) might already be the nightmare. In Shiny Happy […]
Audiobook Review: Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley Angeline Boulley has completely wrecked me, in the best way possible. Sisters in the Wind is raw, emotional, and unputdownable, and listening to it on audio made the whole experience even more powerful. Sisters in the Wind is gut-wrenching, beautiful, and […]
Feature: On the Eve of Returning to Hawkins with A Wrinkle in Time The day before Volume 2 of Stranger Things drops feels like the right time to talk about A Wrinkle in Time (specifically the graphic novel edition) which I read to prep for Vol 2. Many thanks to […]
Author Interview: Beth is Dead by Katie Bernet In Beth Is Dead, debut author Katie Bernet takes one of literature’s most beloved tragedies and gives it a razor-sharp twist, reimagining Little Women as a contemporary murder mystery. What begins with the familiar heartbreak of Beth March’s death quickly spirals into […]
Book Recommendations: When Art Becomes Identity: Finding Yourself in When I Picture You and Lou with the Band Some stories aren’t just about falling in love; they’re about finding the language to tell the world who you are. When I Picture You by Sasha Laurens and Lou with the Band […]
Feature: 5 Reasons to Read The Gift Exchange: A Young Adult Holiday Anthology edited by Nicole Frail If you’re looking for a holiday read that feels like settling in under a blanket with a mug of something warm, The Gift Exchange is such a sweet addition to your December TBR. […]
Feature: Holiday Traditions, Queer Love, and What These Books Get Right There’s something magical about a good holiday romance: the snow, the lights, the traditions that bring people together. But what makes the season even brighter is seeing queer love at the heart of those stories, authentic, warm, and unapologetically […]