She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Romantic Fiction by Leslea Newman

Rating:
Summary: Exquisite
Review: Extremely funny, witty, informed, and highly recommended.

Leslea Newman writes up a storm - not only is she a queen of wit and humour, but she has also given us a look at the some of the more serious issues facing lesbians in today's society.

Newman skilfully infuses each character with their own unique viewpoint in a variety of interesting situations that have the ability to make you laugh and cry, and also stop and think for a moment about what _you_ would do in similar circumstances.

From a chance and sultry liaison on a plane, to falling in love with a stone butch while learning the ropes; from dealing with one's androgynous self to dealing with the loss of a loved one; and from coping with a cancer scare, to coming to realise just how far a butch will go for true love - Newman lets her characters speak with both humour, intelligence, and also a refreshing frankness that both warms and informs one from the very outset.

I always enjoy reading Newman's books, but this time, I really do think she's outdone herself - these are definitely an exquisite collection of stories that you would certainly be very sorry to miss.

-Superb.

Rating:
Summary: Love is alive
Review: These short stories are about romance, love, and daily life in the lives of lesbians. From "Keeping a Breast" (about a breast cancer scare) to the gender-bending "Girls Will Be Boys", the stories keep the reader glued to the pages, laughing and crying and getting hot & bothered with the characters. Newman has a wonderful talent for creating masterful stories that warm the readers' hearts. This is a collection not to be missed.

Rating:
Summary: Practically Speechless
Review: This book is absolutely the best book I've ever read. When I first held the book in my hands, I was uncertain of it since it's a collection of short stories. (I normally read novels and wasn't sure how developed the characters in the stories would be). I kept my eye on the book though. Then a friend of mine said it was really good. Trusting her word, I bought the book. I read it in about four nights. It's not all that long, and it's an easy and enjoyable read. I found it really hard to put down even when I was dead tired...I just wanted more...and I still do even though I'm finished with it! This was the very first book to make me cry with the story "Prelude", and I applaude the author for doing so. I also found myself laughing out loud during "Keeping A Breast" and "Mothers of Invention".
I definitely recommend reading this book. It's a MUST! It will make you smile, laugh, cry, and you'll find yourself relating or learning. I'm very pleased I purchased it.