This is my version of an ugly Christmas sweater, only as a cat lover I think it's actually cute. The sweater even made it into my sapphic holiday romance novella "A Purrfect Gift"!
Quote: “Whore, yariman, kuzuningen, shine, shine, shine,” Meiko-kun gloated. The air in front of me seemed to waver like smoky glass and beyond I could see a landscape of tumbled monuments, shifting ash, and flickering shadows. The dismal sound of wailing voices filled my ears.
Quote: “What? What is going on?” I asked as the sound of trance music trickled out of the bedroom. That definitely meant Kao was upset, as if I needed any more evidence.
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From: My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed, So We Had Wild Sex (Serialized Novel)
From Chapter 3: Worm to the Apple
Tanya knelt there trembling while I looked on. My face grew increasingly red as I realized the situation. I was center stage in a melodramatic scene, one that would be the talk of the university for days, if not months. If there had been rumors about me before, there were sure to be more now. Didn’t Yokohama know how embarrassing this situation was?
So why did I feel a smile tug at the corners of my mouth? It flattered me that someone thought I was important enough to intervene on my behalf, but it was more than that. The shy glances students stole of me were vaguely exciting. For a moment, people were noticing me.
I haven’t read this YA novel yet, but I am definitely very intrigued and added it to the top of my tbr. I love the blurb and the cover and cannot wait to read it ! I will share it in the #littlefreelibrary afterwards !
From: My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed, So We Had Wild Sex (Serialized Novel)
From Chapter 10: When You Fall You Fly
I asked, “Did it bother you? My giving you orders?”
“No, I liked it. It’s like belonging somewhere. Maybe that makes no sense, but that’s what it feels like to me. If I belong to you, I have a place; a safe place. I meant it when I said I would do anything for you.”
The next thing I knew, she had let go of me and was kneeling at my feet. “Mistress Shiro, will you accept me as your submissive? I know I’m all messed up and weird, but I would be honored if you thought me worthy to serve you.”
Willow Wren: Lion and Gazelle
My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed Side Stories
Chapter 1: Released: Lion and Gazelle
(Art: Mai-sensei)
Summary: Tanaka Kanoko writes about Shiro-san and Kaori-san’s first meeting.
Quote: Tanya was good at this game. With her platinum blonde hair, she made me think of a lioness waiting to pull down a timid gazelle. If Tanya could bring her down, she would be a prize trophy.
From: My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed, So We Had Wild Sex (Serialized Novel)
From Chapter 4: Glass Heart
There was something behind me; I could feel it, and I could smell the cloying odor of roses. My back grew cold, and my hands turned numb, but I got the door unlocked, and it burst open. Kao-san stood there like a goddess come to earth. In one hand she thrust forward a cross and with the other shoved a Shinto charm into my hand. She stepped past me, saying, “Meiko-san, you can’t have her; she’s mine. Om Vajrapani Hayagriva Garuda Hum Phat.”
Light Novel Review: I’m in Love with the Villainess: She’s so Cheeky for a Commoner.
By Inori
Illustrated by Hanagata
Published: Seven Seas Entertainment
(This review starts by talking about the series and Inori-sense, but I get to this volume by the end.)
Inori-sensei is one of the best authors to be currently writing Yuri. (I would say of queer literature) She is one of us and gets it. This is an author who is humorous at the same time she tackles serious topics. She is one of the few authors that can have me belly-laughing. Her talent doesn’t end there. The story is serious and serious issues are embedded in it. (Economic equality and queer existence.)
Her characters include both out and closeted lesbians, as well as a trans character. She treats these characters with respect and understanding without bludgeoning us with the sad realities many of us face.
You are going to be hearing a lot more about Inori and “I’m in Love with the Villainess” because an anime based on her books is planned for this fall. Inori seems excited about the anime, so I have high hopes that it will be good.
Sensei is very engaged with her readers, including her foreign fans. This is good because foreign fans have been a major driver of her continued success. When her books first appeared, they were only available as ebooks. The West got physical books first.
“I’m in Love with the Villainess” is a must-read for Yuri fans and those interested in queer literature.
What about “She’s so Cheeky for a Commoner.” Like all Inori’s books, it is well written. Both humorous and serious. The book covers the same ground as the first series, but from Clair Francois’s, the villainess’, point of view.
Anyone who has read the first series should love this book. And that is where we get the major problem with “She’s so Cheeky.” While you are meant to be able to read it as a stand-alone series, it fails at that. There is so much material that demands you have read the first series. I can’t imagine reading it without first having read the first series. Which, as I have pointed out, is well worth reading.
Today’s the day two hundred-ish of us writers are getting together to organise a one-day sale of our books, all at 99c! There are separate categories for SFF, Mystery and Romance and you can also search by pairing.
From: My Girlfriend Almost Got Me Killed, So We Had Wild Sex (Serialized Novel)
From Chapter 3: Worm to the Apple
My fears appeared to be correct. Now that I knew what to look for, I spotted her occasionally in the cafeteria or on the campus grounds. More alarming, she audited a few lectures I attended. She never approached me, but I could feel her eyes on me. She sat watching and occasionally fingering one of her crucifixes. I considered approaching her, but I thought that would make things worse. Hopefully, she would get bored with following me if I didn’t pay any attention.