Nevada by Imogen Binnie 

Nevada by Imogen Binnie

Nevada is the darkly comedic story of Maria Griffiths, a young trans woman living in New York City and trying to stay true to her punk values while working retail. When she finds out her girlfriend has lied to her, the world she thought she’d carefully built for herself begins to unravel, and Maria sets out on a journey that will most certainly change her forever.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Queermisia
  • Misgendering
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Recreational drug use
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Zoo City by Lauren Beukes 

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes

Zinzi has a Sloth on her back, a dirty 419 scam habit, and a talent for finding lost things. But when a little old lady turns up dead and the cops confiscate her last paycheck, she’s forced to take on her least favourite kind of job – missing persons.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Rape
  • Drug use
  • Child soldiers
  • Poverty
  • Refugee experiences
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Always Jane by Jenn Bennett 

Always Jane by Jenn Bennett

Eighteen-year-old chauffeur’s daughter Jane Marlow grew up among the domestic staff of a wealthy LA rock producer, within reach of bands she idolizes, but never a VIP. Every summer, Jane and her father head to the Sierras to work at the producer’s luxury lodge at Lake Condor—a resort town and the site of a major musical festival.

The legendary family who runs the festival are the Sarafians, and Jane’s had a longtime crush on their oldest son, Eddie—doltish but sweet. So when a long-distance romance finally sparks between them, she doesn’t hesitate to cross class lines… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Substance abuse & recovery
  • Death of a parent recounted
  • Near-drowning
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The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu 

The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu

Remy Tsai used to know how her story would turn out. But now, she doesn’t even know what tomorrow will look like. She was happy once. Remy had her boyfriend Jack, and Elise, her best friend—her soulmate—who understood her better than anyone else in the world. But now Jack is dead, shot through the chest—

And it was Elise who pulled the trigger… Was it self-defense? Or something deeper, darker than anything Remy could have imagined?

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Physical & emotional child abuse
  • Cheating
  • Divorce
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Smoking
  • Death of a friend
  • Murder
  • Arson
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The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod

The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod

Growing up, Antonia “Toni” Bennett’s guitar was her only companion…until she met Sebastian Quick. Seb was a little older, a lot wiser, and he became Toni’s way out, promising they’d escape their small town together. Then Seb turned eighteen and split without looking back.

Now, Toni B is all grown up and making a name for herself in Philadelphia’s indie rock scene. When a friend suggests she try out for the hottest new band in the country, she decides to take a chance. She’s in for a surprise when one of the decision-makers… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Misogyny
  • Parental abuse & neglect
  • Recreational drug use
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Law Man by Kristen Ashley 

Law Man by Kristen Ashley

Sweet, shy Mara Hanover is in love with her neighbour. For four years, she has secretly watched her dream man from afar. Handsome police detective Mitch Lawson is way out of her league. She’s a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, and there’s no way a guy like Mitch would want anything to do with her. But when Mara has a leaky faucet that she can’t fix, it’s Mitch who comes to her rescue.

Mitch has been eyeing his beautiful neighbour for a long time. He jumps at the chance to help her, and soon their formerly platonic relationship… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Alcoholism mentioned
  • Drug use mentioned
  • Kidnapping

Redirection by Gregory Ashe

Redirection by Gregory Ashe

The Borealis boys are settling into their new normal, or at least into their new digs. But when North’s soon-to-be (please-let-it-be-soon) ex-husband, Tucker, is arrested and charged with murder, everything goes sideways.

Hired by Tucker’s parents, North and Shaw begin looking for proof that Tucker is innocent, in spite of the evidence against him. When they find seemingly incriminating photos hidden in Tucker’s BMW, North is convinced that someone is trying to frame Tucker—and might get away with it… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Homomisia
  • Ableism
  • Rape mentioned
  • Emotional abuse & gaslighting
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Drug abuse & overdose
  • Parent with cancer mentioned
  • Stroke mentioned
  • Murder & attempted murder
  • Blackmail
  • Death of a pet recounted
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Transactional Dynamics by Gregory Ashe 

Transactional Dynamics by Gregory Ashe

Emery Hazard is ready for Valentine’s Day. He’s made reservations months in advance, he’s ordered flowers, and he’s got a boyfriend he wants to treat right—even if John-Henry Somerset occasionally lets the dishes sit in the sink a little too long. They even have an extra reason to celebrate this year: Somers has received a special commendation for his police work.

Everything begins to go wrong, though, when Hazard’s ex-boyfriend shows up on their doorstep. Billy claims he just needs help getting away from… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Homomisia
  • Sexism
  • Sex work mentioned
  • Domestic abuse mentioned
  • Emotional abuse & gaslighting
  • Alcoholism
  • Drug use mentioned
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The Mortal Sleep by Gregory Ashe 

The Mortal Sleep by Gregory Ashe

Months have passed since the events at Belshazzar’s Feast. Vie Eliot, reluctant psychic and self-appointed defender of the small Wyoming town called Vehpese, knows that trouble is coming, but for the time being, he wants to spend as many happy days as he can with his boyfriend.

Until one night, two men arrive and blow up a car. They threaten to do more damage unless Vie leaves town. Immediately… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Ableism
  • Homomisia
  • Depression
  • Attempted suicide
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Drug use
  • Kidnapping
  • Loss of autonomy (mind control)
  • Animal torture mentioned
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All the Inside Howling by Gregory Ashe 

All the Inside Howling by Gregory Ashe

Vie Eliot has survived a new high school, an abusive father, and the murderous Mr. Big Empty. Now, as Vie searches for Mr. Big Empty, he also finds himself facing an unexpected complication: how to be a good boyfriend.

When a mysterious drifter named River disappears, though, Vie finds himself dragged into finding the missing boy. Vie’s psychic abilities have proved useful in the past, and once again they set him on the trail of a gruesome murderer… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Ableism
  • Homomisia
  • Racism
  • Child sexual abuse mentioned
  • Domestic abuse
  • Depression
  • Drug use mentioned
  • Self-harm (cutting)
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