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The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau review
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The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau: Book Review

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The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau is a historical fantasy about demon hunters with super powers. The book opens with Grace Carter about to find the woman she has been

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The Helion Band by AJ Mason review
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The Helion Band by AJ Mason: Book Review

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The Helion Band by AJ Mason is a sci-fi space opera with a romantic subplot. Rose is on the run. After serving her mistress Queen Penthesilea with kindness, she is

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New Brighton by Helen Trevorrow review
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New Brighton by Helen Trevorrow: Book Review

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New Brighton by Helen Trevorrow is a dystopian, sci-fi thriller, featuring a lesbian romance. Robyn Lockhart has lived in Brighton her whole life and has had no reason to question

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The Rarest Rose by I Beacham review
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The Rarest Rose by I. Beacham: Book Review

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The Rarest Rose by I. Beacham is a sapphic paranormal romance novel. Beautiful, recluse Eleanor Teal, has completely retracted from public life after tragically losing the love of her life.

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The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton: Audiobook Review

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From our review: “If you love books like Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and enjoy stories with layers of complexity, beautifully drawn, characters and overcoming the odds despite untenable circumstances then this book is an absolute must.”

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Not The Real Jupiter by Barbara Wilson review
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Love Dies Twice by Barbara Wilson: Book Review

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Love Dies Twice by Barbara Wilson is a mystery novel with some lesbian romance and relationships. Cassandra Reilly is a translator in her late sixties, living with her long-time musician

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Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant review
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Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant: Book Review

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Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant is a horror story that upends the notion mermaids are cute, singing princesses who just want to be a part of our world.

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Girl Island by Kate Castle review
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Girl Island by Kate Castle: Book Review

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Girl Island by Kate Castle is a YA action, adventure novel that’s a cross between Lord of the Flies and Mean Girls. It’s even got a romantic subplot, so there’s

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Unbreakable by Cari Hunter review
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Unbreakable by Cari Hunter: Audiobook Review

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A gunshot victim walks up to Dr Grace Kendal, holds a gun on her and makes her bring medical supplies with as she kidnaps her. Thus begins Unbreakable by Cari

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Spear by Nicola Griffith review
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Spear by Nicola Griffith: Book Review

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Spear by Nicola Griffith is an engrossing historical fantasy and queer retelling of Arthurian myth and legend and there are a lot of magical elements embedded within it. She was

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