Nottingham

Key selling points: The author's first book (Compass Rose) published in July 2018, and it occupies the top spot on numerous "Best Lesbian Novels of 2018" lists. Her follow up title (Thorn), published in January 2019, received a starred review in Foreword Reviews, as well as rave reviews on the top lesbian fiction review sites (The Lesbian Review and The Lesbian Reading Room). Her writing is sharp and lyrical, with enough wry humor to lighten the story.