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Here you can find all of our past book reviews plus articles, Q&As and author inspiration pieces.


Review of Nymph by Sofia Montrone
A tender and heart aching story of growing up, grief and girlhood.
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1 min read


Review of Skin Contact by Elisa Faison
An interconnected tale of a couple who open their marriage and navigate a non-monogamous relationship.
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1 min read


Review of Red Dragon Song by Catrin Cadogan
A brilliant romantasy, brimming with adventure. Edern and Ari are incredible, fighting to save the country they love and the people they love.
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Review of The Leveret by Anna Goldreich
The Leveret is a gorgeously tender short novel exploring grief, baby loss and queer love.
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Exponential Increases and The Traveler by Joseph Eckhart
Will the Earth survive the Sun’s red giant phase, or will the Sun consume it? The projections have gone back and forth, wobbling, and no one can say for certain.
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2 min read


Q&A with Elisa Faison: Author of Skin Contact
Over the next five years, they explore their sexualities, navigating through jealousy, betrayal, desire, and obsession—and the friends and lovers in their circle find themselves asking new questions about their own lives and relationships. But when each is pulled in a new and unexpected direction, Ben and Frances are forced to confront the consequences of their experiment.
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6 min read


The Leveret: Anna Goldreich on Grief, Miscarriage and Queerness in her Debut Novel
So many people have experienced miscarriage, and yet it’s hardly spoken about. Even less so in the context of queer relationships, where the journey to pregnancy is often so much more complex.
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Review of Where the Shadows End by Louisa Bello
Louisa Bello’s debut is a thoughtful meditation on grief, childhood trauma and dual heritage.
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Review of Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood
If you read one book this summer, it has to be this one. Friendship, romance and comedy play out on the page in beautiful harmony, warming my heart with each sentence.
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Review of Cornelia Fairfield and the Darkened Heart by Amy Leigh Chandler
A wonderful book full of sharp humour and a female lead who will keep the reader on their toes at every turn.
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Review of Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
There’s secrets, lies, shocks and twists perfectly crafted to give the readers that satisfying WOW factor. Dissection of a Murder does not dissapoint!
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Review of Decomposition Book by Sara Van OS
It’s almost time for a weird girl lit summer, and if that sounds like you’re kind of summer, then Decomposition Book NEEDS to be at the top of your TBR!
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Review of Love Galaxy by Sierra Branham
There’s a new sci-fi romance on the scene and I loved it, can we get book two in The Imperial Broadcasts STAT, please?!
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Review of The Perfect Matcha by Stevie Greene
Spring is finally here, the cherry blossom trees are blooming, and The Perfect Matcha belongs at the top of your reading list, so cancel your plans and get swept away to Honey Springs this summer.
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Review of Five by Ilona Bannister
One train. Five strangers. One will die. Who will you choose?
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Review of Honey by Imani Thompson
‘Tis the season for hot girl thrillers, and Honey deserves a spot at the top of your list.
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Review of I want you to be happy by Jem Calder
A tale as old as time. Man meets girl at a bar. They go home together. The complicated, awkward, early stages of a new (casual) relationship ensues.
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Review of Offseason by Avigayl Sharp
Offseason is undeniably for fans of The Idiot by Elif Batuman.
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There is No Shame in Writing What You Know by Leigh Radford
The tip of writing what you know can be empowering, primarily because it allows an insecure author to root their story in something honest.
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2 min read


Q&A with Juliet Izon: Author of The Encore
I hope that they will have felt immersed in these musical worlds, whether that’s the early chapters at conservatory, or on the road in a tour bus.
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4 min read
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