The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur: Book Review
November 14, 2024I’ve been a fan of Alexandria Bellefleur’s writing since I read her first novel, Written in the Stars, so I was definitely excited to pick up The Fiancée Farce. Here, Bellefleur is back once again with another sapphic fake-dating romp, this time with the stakes upped and a fake engagement on the line. The Fiancée Farce brings with it everything I’ve come to expect from a Bellefleur written romance: heightened sexual tension, steamy moments, and the perfect rom-com plot-line. Tansy, an anxiety-ridden book seller struggling beneath the pressure of her difficult step-family and Gemma, the fun party girl who uses…
5 Sapphic Romances to Read This Holiday Season
The days are getting colder, there’s snow on the ground, and peppermint mochas are back in their rightful place, my right hand. 😉 Now that November is officially underway, I can’t help it – I’ve found myself feeling the holiday…
Voyage of the Damned by Frances White: Book Review
Voyage of the Damned follows Ganymedes, the scion to the Fish Province. Fish Province is part of Concordia, an empire made up of 12 provinces. Each province is denoted by a different animal and has one heir set to inherit…
Summer & Fall 2024: Monthly Wrap-Up
It’s been a while since I posted a wrap-up! And a lot has happened in that time. For one, I got married! The was kind of a big deal. 😉 We had an outdoor ceremony and were so lucky to…
6 Witchy Books to Read for Spooky Season
The leaves on the trees have finally turned orange. There’s a nip in the air. And I’ve started ordering pumpkin pie spice on all my hot beverages. The evidence is clear: it’s officially fall. 🍂🎃 The minute the clock strikes…
June 2024: Monthly Wrap-Up
Happy belated Pride month, friends! 🏳️🌈 While I’m sad that Pride month is over, I’m glad to report that I read only queer books this June! And I’m even happier to report that this was the best month of reads…
The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton: Book Review
The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton is described as “part space odyssey, part sapphic rom-com,” which it definitely delivers on. And doesn’t that just sound awesome? Unfortunately, while I loved the potential of this book, the actual execution fell…
Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban: Book Review
Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban is a sweet and steamy sapphic romance set in the Victorian era. As a queer woman who is a huge fan of regency romance novels, I was head-over-heels excited…
April & May 2024: Monthly Wrap-Up
If I had to describe my April and May in one word it would be: busy. In two words (since it’s been two months), I’d have to say: very busy. Not that I’m complaining. It wasn’t busy in an unbearable…
In the Shallows by Tanya Byrne: Book Review
When Mara meets Nico she thinks she’s found her dream girl. But soon Nico turns flaky and capricious. One minute she acts as though she’s in love with Mara. The next, she’s unresponsive for days. And all without any warning.…
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste: Book Review
Today is my stop on the blog tour for The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste, and I’m so excited to share my thoughts on this novel with you all! This urban fantasy follows Venus Knox as she tries to…
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