A very slow-burn, second-chance fauxmance The No Kiss Contract, her second novel after a promising debut (now a Lammy winner!), confirms that Nan Campbell is an author to watch out for. If you’re into very slow burn, second-chance, and fauxmance, this is for you. Fifteen years ago, Davy and Anna were each other’s first kiss …
An intriguing start to a new sci-fi series This was my first book by Malka Older and the cover and title brought me to it. I’m a sucker for that kind of title and this one has a really nice ring to it. I hadn’t heard of the author before though now her 2016 science-fiction …
The Mimicking of Known Successes (Mossa & Pleiti #1) by Malka Older Read More »
A stunning and beautifully dark debut We all have authors whose books we know we’ll enjoy reading whatever the story is. Bywater Books is the publisher equivalent of that. Whenever I open a book they release, I know I’m in for a treat. I don’t love them all but they’re all exciting and interesting and …
A good slow-burn fake relationship romance I like the way this author writes, my favourite book is Code of Conduct which I recommend if you like sports romances. I also like the fact that there are always Australian influences in her writing though not that much in this book. Sarah Santoro is divorced and fully devoted …
A great audiobook version for a fantastic series Unlike many other reviewers in our genre, I’m not a follower of fan fiction. But for as long as I’ve been reviewing Sapphic books I was told that I shouldn’t miss Telanu’s Truth and Measure. I admit that I was put off by 271,584 reasons, the number of …
The Carlisle Series by Roslyn Sinclair, narrated by Abby Craden Read More »
A delightful rom-com This book started breaking my heart from the very beginning, even as it made me laugh. A quarter in, I knew it was touching something very intimate in me, about friendship and caring (or not caring) about people, about needing them (or not needing them) in one’s life. Charlotte Albright is back …
This slow burn really was worth the wait Do not read this review if you haven’t read the previous books in the series. I’m not spoiling this book itself, not more than the blurb does, but this part of the story is the result of everything that happened in the six books before. Go read …
Slow-burn romance and suspense Securing Ava is my first book by this author, it is an entertaining mix of suspense and romance. I was pleasantly surprised to find out Anne Shade is a BIPOC author and reading about non-white characters was an added bonus. Ava Prescott, the daughter of the founder of Diamond Unlimited Wealth …
An intriguing start to a promising fantasy trilogy Thornfruit is the first book in a trilogy, so be prepared not to get all the answers by the time you turn the last page. Be prepared to want to keep reading, too. Ev and Alizhan first meet as kids, at the market where Ev is helping …
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