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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
A rollicking space adventure with a lot of heart. When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn't expecting much. The patched-up ship has seen better days, but it offers her everything she could possibly want: a spot to call home, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and some distance from her past... -
On Strike Against God by Joanna Russ
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoanna Russ's On Strike Against God is remarkable for its deft intertwining of many themes: not only the overt one of coming out, but many intricately (and inevitably) interlaced stories of alienation, a search for community and rebellion against how our society defines women... -
How I Spent the Apocalypse by Selina Rosen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 4 ratingsI TOLD YOU SO!These are the words that Katy longs to scream over and overat what’s left of the population after the apocalypse she’dbeen telling anyone who would listen, was coming.Now it’s here and she’s set up to become the new king of theworld and everything would be perfect.. -
Once Upon A Warrior Bond by N.D. Shar, Natalie Debrabandere
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsHERE WE GO AGAIN!My name is Storm Navy Commander, rolling with the punches.We saved the planet. Earth did not fall, and I am still alive. I suppose anyone else might have their eye on retirement by now, sipping margaritas on a Martian beach, or being promoted to Admiral in the Alliance forces. Obviously, I’m built different... -
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Safety Protocols for Human Holidays: A Holiday to Remember by Angel Martinez, Freddy MacKay
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsPart of the "A Holiday to Remember 2017 Series" As a security officer on an interspecies ship, Growlan Raskli's experienced in heading off species-specific aberrant behaviors in order to keep the peace. But when her captain asks her to find out what's bothering their sole human crew member, Raskli's out of her depths. She hardly knows anything about humans and she's not a psych doctor... -
Stoner McTavish by Sarah Dreher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet lesbian travel agent turned reluctant detective, Stoner McTavish and her friends, on their first adventure to Grand Teton National Park, where she falls in love with her dream lover, Gwen, whom she must rescue from almost certain death... -
The Alien's Shepherd by Skye MacKinnon, Arizona Tape
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsHeather is the only unmated human on Kyven, which makes her something of a local celebrity. With two suitors vying for her attention and distracting her from her sheep, she’ll have to resort to unusual methods to find the mate of her dreams…An out-of-this-world f/f alien romance between a sassy human woman and a headstrong alien female...Categorized as:
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The Dark Path of Romance: Find the aliens. Steal their toys. Save the world. Mostly, steal their toys. by J. Judkins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsFor Kim and her memory-challenged girlfriend Angel, a job searching for signs of alien activity implies sanctioned permission to do what needs to be done. Turns out, they’re going to need it! What they lack in skill and training they make up for with tenacity. But as a fan of science fiction in all its forms Kim feels up to the challenge... -
Yule Planet: Escape from the Holidays by L.C. Chase, Jude Dunn
Sofia Cancino is tired of her mundane life, her artificial environment and her large, boisterous family descending every holiday season. She's promised herself this year will be different and books a stay on the exclusive—and expensive--holiday-themed resort, Yule Planet. She looks forward to being pampered while reconnecting with Old Earth traditions steeped in the magic and mysticism of nature... -
The Solstice Pudding by Angel Martinez
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsChief Engineer Shandi Leavenworth has been crushing on Major Tyra Sur ever since she joined station staff, though the laconic customs officer doesn't give up personal information easily. A few scraps of information leads Shandi to the perfect Solstice present, until of course everything goes horribly wrong... -
The Black Bird of Chernobyl by Ann McMan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo-time Lambda Literary Award-winning author Ann McMan takes readers inside the inner workings of the funeral home business as only she can in this remarkable and wholly unforgettable dark romantic comedy that proves life is for the living.Everything about Lilah Stohler is her clothes, mood, and outlook on life and death... -
Oops by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsThis young adult scifi/comedy short story follows a group of alien girls who just graduated school, and the madcap road trip they take to go surfing with the popular boys in another star system.Teenage hijinx ensue and accidents soon follow in the Earth system. Oops... -
Boomball by T.J. Land
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsBoomball. The most dangerous sport in the galaxy. So dangerous only robots are allowed to play it. Firewire is a midfielder for The Circuit Breakers, a boomball team gunning for the championship. If they win, they get access to a world of privileges most robots can only dream of. So it's a real pain in the ass that Firewire's gone and got herself a crush on one of their fiercest rivals... -
The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton
In her breathtaking debut—part space odyssey, part sapphic rom-com—Emily Hamilton tells a tale of galaxy-spanning friendship, improbable love, and found family. So, here’s the thing: Cleo and her friends really, truly didn’t mean to steal this spaceship... -
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Hesam by Ami Wright
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDark shame, undone by the scent of her heat.No tail, no pride, no honor. Finally Hesam is about to prove to himself and everyone else that he deserves a place of prestige in the royal guard.But the dark, hungry part of him wants something more.Beautiful vivacious singer Rosa is too tempting to resist.He longs to taste her.Mark her.Stake his claim... -
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth, first in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants... -
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Her city is under siege.The zombies are coming back.And all Nona wants is a birthday party.In many ways, Nona is like other people. She lives with her family, has a job at her local school, and loves walks on the beach and meeting new dogs. But Nona's not like other people. Six months ago she woke up in a stranger's body, and she's afraid she might have to give it back... -
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
From the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes a new romantic comedy that will stop readers in their tracks...Cynical twenty-three-year old August doesn’t believe in much. She doesn’t believe in psychics, or easily forged friendships, or finding the kind of love they make movies about...Categorized as:
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An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
The Carls just appeared.Roaming through New York City at three AM, twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture. Delighted by its appearance and craftsmanship—like a ten-foot-tall Transformer wearing a suit of samurai armor—April and her best friend, Andy, make a video with it, which Andy uploads to YouTube. The next day, April wakes up to a viral video and a new life... -
Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine by Kelly Sue DeConnick
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsEisner Award-nominated writer KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) and VALENTINE DE LANDRO (X-Factor) present the premiere volume of BITCH PLANET, their critically acclaimed and deliciously vicious sci-fi satire. Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious Basterds. Discussion guide included. Collects BITCH PLANET #1-5... -
Home of Consequence by Archibald Bradford
Home of Consequence is the third book in a series that continues the tale of Nameless and his bond-mates as they return home and try to resume their lives while grappling with loss. All while knowing that a dark threat still looms. WARNING: This is a work of erotic fantasy, there is nudity, swearing, a fair bit of violence, and plenty of naughty sex between man (and woman) and monster girl/girls... -
Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA deadly competition for the throne will determine more than just the fate of the empire in this duology opener.Alyssa Farshot has spent her whole life trying to outrun her family legacy. Her mother sacrificed everything to bring peace to the quadrant, and her uncle has successfully ruled as emperor for decades... -
Legacy of the Valkyrie by Archibald Bradford
Legacy of the Valkyrie is the second book in a series that continues the tale of Nameless and his bond-mates as they travel into the wilds in search of the mysterious Volka. WARNING: This is a work of erotic fantasy, there is nudity, swearing, a fair bit of violence, and plenty of naughty sex between man (and woman) and monster girl/girls... -
Competence by Gail Carriger
From New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger comes the delightful sequel to Imprudence. Accidentally abandoned! All alone in Singapore, proper Miss Primrose Tunstell must steal helium to save her airship, the Spotted Custard , in a scheme involving a lovesick werecat and a fake fish tail...Categorized as:
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Fixit by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFixit, she's out of this world... This short novella follows Fixit, a worker on the surface of Tau Ceti Prime. She is an ace mechanic who keeps the automated harvesting machines in good running order. She has never missed a quota in her efforts help to feed all the people “topside” in the giant floating cities in the sky... -
Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia, Anna-Marie McLemore
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThere hasn’t been a winner of the Miss Meteor beauty pageant who looks like Lita Perez or Chicky Quintanilla in all its history. But that’s not the only reason Lita wants to enter the contest, or why her ex-best friend Chicky wants to help her...Categorized as:
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Space Battle Lunchtime Volume 2: A Recipe for Disaster by Natalie Riess
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's almost time for the season finale of Space Battle Lunchtime, and finalist Peony (the only Earth contestant) is nowhere to be found! That's because she's been kidnapped and taken to the set of Space Battle Lunchtime's biggest rival, Cannibal Coliseum, where chefs compete to cook... each other... -
The Alien's Farmer by Arizona Tape, Skye MacKinnon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 4 ratingsRachel thought it couldn’t get worse than losing her farm. But when a hot stranger turns out to be an alien, her life is about to change forever.Tamsia’s sisters both have human mates, but she can’t quite understand the appeal herself. Until she meets Rachel, the owner of an adorable yet intimidating Highland cow... -
Galaxy Lessons: Sapphic Space Fantasy by Harlowe Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsViera doesn't know aliens exist. Can she accept the woman she’s been crushing on isn't quite as human as she always believed?Viera, a second-grade teacher in the Midwest, just wants to have a relaxing spring break. Friends and family tease her that she never travels far from home. A staycation at home is her dream week off... -
'90s Kids by Savy Leiser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratings“A funny, sharp, deeply heartfelt exploration of queerness across generations. ‘90s Kids is the queer Back to the Future of my dreams!”- Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda and New York Times bestselling author of Imogen, Obviously.Do they have a future together ..
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