Monthly Archives: November 2015

Lesbian detective romance in 1880’s New York

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Shira

Despite being listed as the second book in a series, Debra Hyde’s The Tattered Heiress stands completely alone, surpasses the first volume in quality in my opinion, and details a relationship backstory completely missing from the other book. I’d say you’re … Continue reading →

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Goddess-worshippy fantasy novel where priestess loves chambermaid, saves nation

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Shira

Prayer of the Handmaiden by Merry Shannon is actually the second book in a fantasy series, but since it’s about a completely different pair of women than the first one, just set in the same universe, you can start there like … Continue reading →

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Review: Regency hetero romance with Jewish hero

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Shira

True Pretenses by Rose Lerner first got on my radar this summer, as a much-needed anecdote to my anger upon discovering a trope in mainstream romance of Jewish women being paired with Nazi officers. After spending an appropriate amount of time … Continue reading →

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