Title: 19 Love Songs Author: David Levithan Publisher: Knopf Books/Random House Length: 289 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction, Love and Romance At a Glance: 19 Love Songs is a diverse and sublime collection of love stories, it’s a love note to the written word, an homage to music, and a celebration of both the fleeting and…
Category: LGBT Fiction
Review: A Body to Dye For by Grant Michaels
Title: A Body to Dye For Series: Stan Kraychik Mysteries: Book One Author: Grant Michaels Publisher: ReQueered Tales Length: 241 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Part murderous romp and part invitation to danger and mayhem, A Body to Dye For is nothing less than entertaining thanks in large part to Stan, who…
Review: The Unfinished by Jay B. Laws
Title: The Unfinished Author: Jay B. Laws Publisher: ReQueered Tales Length: 349 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Horror At a Glance: Jay B. Laws’ gift for spinning an effective tale is evidenced by the balance of shock he provokes with the empathy he inspires for his characters. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jiggs, a hearing-impaired gay man…
Review: Thrown Off the Ice by Taylor Fitzpatrick
Title: Thrown Off the Ice Author: Taylor Fitzpatrick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: There are no miracles conjured in Thrown Off the Ice, nor does the author end the story before the inescapable outcome of Mike’s decline. This novel is a punch to the gut, a…
Review: Birthday by Meredith Russo
Title: Birthday Author: Meredith Russo Publisher: Flatiron Books/Macmillan Publishing Length: 275 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Author Meredith Russo has delivered another win with her sophomore release, a story of lifelong best friends, a coming-of-age story, a coming-to-terms story, and a story of the courage to face, and then live, one’s own truth…
Review: The Man Who Fell in Love With the Moon by Tom Spanbauer
Title: The Man Who Fell in Love With the Moon Author: Tom Spanbauer Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 368 Pages Category: Historical, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: The Man Who Fell in Love With the Moon is a book unlike any I’ve read before, and my head was so full of its story when I finished that…
Review: Counterpoint by Anna Zabo
Title: Counterpoint Series: Twisted Wishes: Book Two Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counterpoint is a gritty story that will tear at your heartstrings and make you appreciate the battle that every person dealing with performance anxiety and identity crisis undergoes. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twisted Wishes…
Review: Incubus Honeymoon by August Li
Title: Incubus Honeymoon Series: Arcana Imperii: Book One Author: August Li Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 274 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Those who can appreciated the style of switching narrative voices will be eager for the next novel in this series. I myself am excited to see this world develop further and revisit Inky…
Review: Jay Bird by Thomas Grant Bruso
Title: Jay Bird Author: Thomas Grant Bruso Publisher: JMS Books Length: 23k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Jay Bird had some very nice moments with some beautifully realistic characters and just a touch of romance, but the structural flaws in the timeline and how it affected the plot could not be easily dismissed. Reviewed…
Review: Father of the Groom by Silvia Violet
Title: Father of the Groom Series: Love and Care: Book One Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Father of the Groom is fun, incredibly sexy and a great start to what I hope will be a series that focuses on the Daddy/Boy kink. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Avery…
Review: Cinderella Boy by Kristina Meister
Title: Cinderella Boy Author: Kristina Meister Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: This story was just gorgeous in its attempt to give a tiny window into the life that a non-binary/genderfluid person lives. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sixteen-year-old Declan is the perfect son . . . except for…
Audio Review: Rebel by Rhys Ford ~ Narrated by Tristan James
Title: Rebel Series: 415 Ink: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Rhys Ford delves into the wounded psyche like no other author, plumbing the depths of what it means to doubt oneself to the point of living…
Review: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen by Michael Rupured
Title: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen Series: Luke Tanner Mysteries: Book One Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen looks like the start of a new series from Michael Rupured, and I’m excited, as this has great potential. The…
Audio Review: Can’t Hide From Me by Cordelia Kingsbridge ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Can’t Hide From Me Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Narrator: Nick. J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 8 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: The more I hear of Mr. Russo, the more certain I am that he is one of the hottest audio actors on the scene today. Reviewed By:…
Review: Crocus by Amy Lane
Title: Crocus Series: Bonfires: Book Two Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Amy Lane does real life like no other author I know. Gritty, messy and hectic does not begin to describe the life these two men live with their kids. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Saying “I…
Review: Speedbump by Charli Coty
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who…
Review: Being With Him by Mickie B. Ashling
Title: Being With Him Series: Horizons: Book Six Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The only problem I had with this story was the length. I hope the author chooses to write more about Zeb and Alex. They are both incredibly sweet characters who have their…
Review: King Daniel by Edmond Manning
Title: King Daniel Series: The Lost and Founds: Book Six Author: Edmond Manning Publisher: Self-Published Length: 225 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Romance At a Glance: If you have not read this series, please do yourself a favor and do so as soon as possible. This is a journey you will not want to miss. Reviewed…
Review: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat by Roe Horvat
Title: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With compassion and tenderness his story unfolds and draws you in, leaving you a bit wrung out but confident that life will get better for both Simon and Majet,…
Review: Night Drop by Marshall Thornton
Title: Night Drop Series: A Pinx Video Mystery: Book One Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This novel had so many things going just right for it. I was fascinated by the tangled plot, the strange and quirky side characters, and the rather enigmatic hero we had…