Northeast of Eden Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Northeast of Eden by Alex La Bruyere book cover

Verdict: A hot, fast, kinky Pride novella: Penelope Harkness, a plus-size drag king with ADHD, is adrift after losing her Domme of five years when she tumbles into bed with Christine, a newly out career woman at her first Pride. Readers love the chemistry, the representation and Christine’s friendship with Will; others could not connect, … Read more

A Gold Medal in Love Review — Is It Worth Reading?

A Gold Medal in Love by Alex La Bruyere book cover

Verdict: A spicy, kinky Olympic romance between an ice-queen figure skater and a golden-retriever nonbinary hockey player, praised for its consent-forward D/s dynamic and its representation — but its eating-disorder storyline is intense, the 18-year-old lead and age gap give some readers pause, and a few found the writing weak. Best for: Readers who want … Read more