Synopsis Booksmart meets Phantom of the Megaplex A sapphic story of first love, processing grief, coming of age, and academic stress. Rochelle “the Shell” Coleman is determined to become valedictorian, get into Wharton, and outdo her academic rival, Amira Rodriguez. But her college application lacks one thing: a job. When Rochelle lands a position […]
Synopsis In the suburbs of New Jersey, where temple gossip flows like Manischewitz wine, eleven-year-old Andy becomes entangled in a whirlwind of maternal quirks and religious intrigue. His mother’s bizarre obsession with Rabbi Landy transforms their once-quiet life above a candy store into a tale of surprises. Andy’s world features a colorful a fiery […]
Synopsis Ben Bennett treasures the cozy rhythm of his running his beloved bookstore, curling up with his sassy cat Ziggy, and putting up with his spirited sister Mal. He’s not exactly searching for love—despite the occasional swipe on Grindr—and he’s definitely not interested in anyone messing with his hard-won peace, even if he could […]
Synopsis Charlie Porter is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the hockey rink. When she accidentally starts a brawl after a game, she’s suspended from school, meaning no hockey this season—and no chance to play in front of college scouts. Alexa Goldstein’s pairs skating partner was hurt in the fight, […]
Synopsis Leo Martino’s hunt for love has been a total flop. Over the years, every single crush has ghosted him, leaving him miserable and alone. By senior year, Leo concludes he must be unlovable. But when he finds himself obsessing over the irresistible Lincoln Chan, Leo decides to give love one last shot—and this […]
Plausible Deception Mystery/Detective/LGBT/Quozy Setting: Primarily Los Angeles/Anaheim CA; Louisville KY; New York NY Publisher: Butler Books (October 15, 2024) Paperback: 332 pages ISBN 978-1-964530-02-4 Synopsis There’s only one Jackson Stradivarius. Welcome to the arcane world of handcrafted, professional violins. Master luthier Greg Zhu and his husband, Presbyterian minister Dan Randolph, travel to […]
Synopsis A snake spirit transforms into a boy and must hide his true identity after falling for a headstrong prince in this lush, romantic retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale. When Prince Xian was a boy, a white snake bit his mother and condemned her to a slow, painful death. The only known cure […]
Synopsis This stunning Greek mythology–inspired sapphic fantasyblends the story of Eros and Psyche with legends of the enthralling, vampiric empousa—from the New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea! Desire binds them. Hunger compels them. Love will set them free. . . . On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than […]
Synopsis Reminiscent of Hello Beautiful and The Lying Life of Adults, this powerful narrative delves into social changes from 1970 to 2000 and captures a woman’s journey in a pre-#MeToo era via the tale of a mother who returns to her hometown to face the perpetrator of her childhood abuse. When a young girl feels complicit in […]
The Duchess of Kokora By Nikhil Prabala LGBTQ+ / YA / Humorous Fantasy / Romantasy Publisher: Grand Press Pages: 442 Publication Date: August 8, 2024 Synopsis The Duchess of Kokora, Phera Ylir Mdana, has entered the marriage games of the neighboring kingdom of Ryene. But she’s not there to woo the dashing Prince […]