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December 30, 2020

REVIEW: Witch, Cat, and Cobb by J.K. Pendragon

JayneBook Reviews / C- Reviews#ownvoices / arranged-marriage / cats / elves / f/f romance / Fantasy / lesbian / LGBTQA / POC / trans man / trans woman / trans-species / transgender / witchNo Comments

Destined for an arranged marriage she wants nothing to do with, Princess Breanwynne decides her only option for escape is to run away. After announcing this plan to her trusted cat, Fen, she’s shocked when he asks that she take him along. Following his suggestion to venture into the lair ... more >

September 29, 2020

REVIEW: Burning Roses by S. L. Huang

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsAsian characters / Chinese literature / dysfunctional family / fairy tale retelling / family relationships / Latina / lesbian / LGBTQA / mythology / older MCs / POC / POC author / self discovery / transgender characterNo Comments

Rosa, also known as Red Riding Hood, is done with wolves and woods. Hou Yi the Archer is tired, and knows she’s past her prime. They would both rather just be retired, but that’s not what the world has ready for them. When deadly sunbirds begin to ravage the countryside, ... more >

September 15, 2020

REVIEW: The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews#ownvoices / aromantic / asexual character / children's literature / Dragon / fairy tale / Fantasy / lesbian / LGBTQA / novella / spiders / transgender character / transsexualNo Comments

Every time something goes missing from the village, Sir Violet makes his way to the dragon’s cave and negotiates the item’s return. It’s annoying, but at least the dragon is polite. But when the dragon hoards a person, that’s a step too far. Sir Violet storms off to the mountainside ... more >

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January 11, 2013

REVIEW: The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand

SunitaA- ReviewsChocolate / Contemporary romance / enemies to lovers / lesbian / Paris17 Comments

Dear Ms. Florand: I have been eagerly awaiting the next installment in your Chocolate series, and I’m delighted to say that it was worth the wait. You are writing my favorite type of series: all the books are set in the same world, but while the characters from past books ... more >

June 24, 2011

PRIDE WEEK: Friday Film Review: If These Walls Could Talk 2

JayneFilm ReviewsFriday Film Review / lesbian / LGBTQ / Pride Week11 Comments

If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) Genre: GBLT Social Dramedy Grade: B Frankly I put this one in my Netflix queue because after enjoying “Saving Face” I was looking for another lesbian centered movie and this one seemed to have gotten fairly good reviews while many others had been ... more >

Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
June 22, 2011

PRIDE WEEK: YA Recommendations by John

JohnRecommended ReadsGay / lesbian / LGBTQ / Malinda Lo / Pride Week / Young-Adult29 Comments

Recommended Read

If you’re interested in any of the books I’m about to mention in this post, comment below about your favorite LGBTQ YA romance or why you’re interested in reading the book(s) I’ve mentioned.  This will enter you in a giveaway for these three books that will end 4AM EST on ... more >

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