Dear Miss Cushman by Paula Martinac
For the unabashed theater geeks and nerds Dear Miss Cushman by Paula Martinac is a historical coming of age story set in 1850s New York City. 18-year old Georgiana (Georgie) Cartwright dreams of continuing her father’s theater career. But when his alcohol abuse makes him into a public disgrace he does a runner, leaving the […]
The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau
Review of The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau ’Cor unum, et fortissimi!’ The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau, published by Bywater Books, brought the right atmosphere for this time of year. In this historical romance set in 1903, the Demonic Horde threatens to unleash Hell on Earth and the only duo who can put a […]
The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley
A really cute, historical-fiction female/non-binary romance This was a really cute, historical-fiction romance. I’m a big fan of queer Regency romances so I was happy that this was as fun as I hoped. It had a great cast of characters, a strong romance, and a fun side story that kept me turning the pages. While […]
A very well written, engaging historical novel
Review of In the Shadow of the Past by J.E. Leak In the Shadow of the Past by J. E. Leak is an atmospheric lesbian noir. I think the style and language are more like noir-ish or noir light, but the author inserts plenty of intrigue into the plot. The stunning Kathryn Hammond, she of […]
An amazing feminist tale
Review of The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton In my recent review of Finding Jessica Lambert, I was singing praises of Clare Ashton’s versatility in writing different genres. Ms. Ashton can write rom-coms, dramas, traditional romance… Now I can add mysteries and historical fiction to this list. It amazes me when authors can tackle a […]
A very enjoyable sapphic Beauty and the Beast retelling
Review of The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist by Ceinwen Langley Sapphic Beauty and the Beast! When I saw the cover and title for this book I knew I had to read it. We aren’t supposed to judge or pick a book by its cover, but sometimes you just have to. I was completely sold already […]
With Big London Dreams, Clare Lydon has outdone herself
Review of Big London Dreams by Clare Lydon Every time I pick a book by Clare Lydon I know what I’m gonna get well-written, quintessentially London, queer stories. I could like some more than others, though I always know that I’m going to enjoy them. But with Big London Dreams, Clare Lydon has outdone herself. London, […]
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 […]
Fighting the patriarchy one heist (or one concert) at a time
Review of The Hellion’s Waltz by Olivia Waite, narrated by Morag Sims Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s acting despite the fear, as many famous men – and probably as many overlooked women – have said over the years. Since she and her family were victims of a swindler, Sophie Roseingrave has been living […]