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A review by alexandriaslibrary
Bell, Book and Dyke: New Exploits of Magical Lesbians by Julia Watts, Karin Kallmaker, Therese Szymanski, Barbara Johnson
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
I love finding older lesbian books! Bell, Book and Dyke features four novellas about lesbians and witchcraft. The first “Sea Witch” is the most “magical” and singular in its action over romance. It follows a coven as strange storms and magic continues to pop up in their idyllic beachside town.
The second novella “By-The-Book” is about a stunt double who discovers she is a witch. This one was my least favorite by far, just felt a little gruff and complicated.
“Unbeliever” is a bittersweet tale of an agnostic twin who grapples with her lack of faith while her sister is dying of cancer. Then she meets a witch who might change her outlook.
Finally, “Skyclad” is probably the most contained story. A coven led by High Priestess Chameleon fights back after their petition for an adopt-a-highway sign is denied
All of the stories helped me feel in touch with an older generation of lesbians & had some not-bad spice
The second novella “By-The-Book” is about a stunt double who discovers she is a witch. This one was my least favorite by far, just felt a little gruff and complicated.
“Unbeliever” is a bittersweet tale of an agnostic twin who grapples with her lack of faith while her sister is dying of cancer. Then she meets a witch who might change her outlook.
Finally, “Skyclad” is probably the most contained story. A coven led by High Priestess Chameleon fights back after their petition for an adopt-a-highway sign is denied
All of the stories helped me feel in touch with an older generation of lesbians & had some not-bad spice