2023/005: Beowulf for Cretins: A Love Story — Ann McMan

2023/005: Beowulf for Cretins: A Love Story — Ann McMan

She wasn’t sure how news of her getting caught, half-naked, in a clinch with the new president — by the president’s mother — would go over with the dean. [loc. 2915]

Lesbian romance that hits all the beats and many of the tropes of traditional romance novels: surprise new boss, unfounded jealousy, awesome best friend, moments of doubt ... There's an additional layer of doubt, as Grace, our viewpoint character, is exclusively attracted to women (and, as the novel opens, is recovering from a bad break-up) while recently-widowed Abbie has been married to a man.

This was a light read, but an enjoyable one.( Read more... )