Discovered through the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, The Phoenix Pencil Company turned out to be one of those rare books that quietly surprises you—layered, imaginative, and deeply heartfelt. Allison King’s debut is a moving blend of historical fiction and magical realism, grounded in themes of memory, connection, and the stories we inherit. The… Continue reading The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Genre: Fiction / LGBTQ+ / General
Pucking Ever After: Volume II by Emily Rath
“Rachel is the slow beating of my heart, essential to living. Jake is the breath of fresh air in my lungs. But Caleb? He’s become my second set of ribs. He’s our protector, our center. He keeps us safe. He keeps us whole.” This volume spans five years and includes swoony and spicy stories for… Continue reading Pucking Ever After: Volume II by Emily Rath
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
This is a book that isn't my typical genre but I'm glad I gave this one a chance. This is a Newsies type romcom. Nick Russo & Andy Fleming are characters that sucked me in right away. Nick is a reporter from Brooklyn but he is also a closet gay. It is the 50's and… Continue reading We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
Pucking Ever After: Volume I by Emily Rath
“Jake makes me happy, Rachel makes me feel whole, but Mars makes me feel safe.” Curious to know what happened to Rachel and the guys after that fateful hockey game in LA? Pucking Ever After: Volume I provides readers with a six-chapter peek into the future of Team Price. Bonus content in this volume spans four years after the… Continue reading Pucking Ever After: Volume I by Emily Rath
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
This was a very character driven story with a lot of heart. The characters in this one are so real and so complicated that I wanted to get to know them better. The group of 6 in The Celebrants become close friends in college after switching colleges and being the newbies, but not freshman. Alec,… Continue reading The Celebrants by Steven Rowley


