I would definitely recommend this anthology
Review of In Our Words: Queer Stories from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Writers by Victoria Villasenor & Anne Shade (Editors) I have a hard time reading short stories but I watched the Zoom leading up to the release of this anthology and was hooked. The stories vary greatly, romances, hookups, spec fic, fantasy, […]
One of the best books that I’ve read this year
Review of Measure of Devotion by C.F. Frizzell July 3rd was the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and I just finished Measure of Devotion which centers on a Union soldier fighting in the American Civil War. Catherine Samson is disguised as her late twin brother, Cooper, and no one is the wiser as she […]
There’s a bit of everything in this book
Review of The Papercutter by Cindy Rizzo The Papercutter offers us a possibility for what our near future in the USA might look like. The country has split into two nations: the God-Fearing States (GFS), which is ultra-conservative, technically backward, and racist. Think red hats. The other states belong to the United Progressive Regions (UPR) […]
A sweet tale of two very likable characters
Review of Prize Money by Celeste Castro Toma, stuntwoman to the stars, comes home after 12 years of traveling around the world. After a teen/father argument, she stormed out and never looked back. But now her father needs her and it’s time to face up to her past in Caldwell, Idaho. A moment of compassion […]
An incredibly rich and in-depth start of a series
Review of The Unbroken by C.L. Clark I’m going to start by saying that the content of The Unbroken is incredibly rich and in-depth. The first half reads like a non-fictional account of the climate, politics, art, history, etc of Qaz?l which is a plus for world building but a heavyweight to carry for pacing. […]
‘Blue’ by Abigail Padgett is a remarkable wlw murder mystery
Review of ‘Blue’ by Abigail Padgett Blue is a remarkable book, not only because it’s a good wlw murder mystery but also because it’s a story about journeys and the ways people are often unknowingly connected. Dr. Blue McCarron is a social psychologist who works with businesses to determine the shopping behavior of potential customers, […]
Review of ‘Welcome Home, Bailey’ by Hope Milam
Review of ‘Welcome Home, Bailey’ by Hope Milam Wild-living Bailey Cooper returns to her hometown to attend a wedding. But it’s not what you think. Yes, she’s a big rock star who’s been leading an affluent life far removed from her working-class digs but she’s never lost touch with anyone. She’s still very close to […]
Another great installment in this lesbian military series
Review of ‘A Marine’s Conflict’ by Jax Meyer When I started reading this book, I had a chip on my shoulder. Why? Because it starred different characters than the mains featured in this lesbian military series books 2 & 3 (Cam and Sharon). It happens, you fall in love with the principals at the start […]
A great addition to the Marine’s Heart Series
Review of ‘A Marine Discovery’ by Jax Meyer This is book three in the Marine’s Heart Series by this author. Is it a hard thing to do or is it something unchangeable? That’s the question that Cam Warren asks herself throughout this book and it’s such a potent query. In ‘A Marine Awakening’, Cam meets […]