Compass Rose Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Compass Rose by Anna Burke book cover

Verdict: A thrilling drowned-Earth pirate adventure with an award-winning world and a crew readers fall in love with, held back by a central romance that gets less page time than the ship it sails on. Best for: Readers who want sapphic science-fiction adventure, morally grey crews and high-seas action first, and who are happy for … Read more

Spindrift Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Spindrift by Anna Burke book cover

Updated on October 9, 2026 Verdict: A warm, funny, genuinely hot butch/femme romance about two burned-out veterinarians on the Maine coast, with a supporting cast readers adore and a rare butch-bottom dynamic, held back by a central relationship that several readers found more physical than emotional. Best for: Readers who want an explicit butch/femme romance … Read more