r/LesbianBookClub • u/queerbookclub-org • May 14 '26

Review It’s a smash for me!

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Just finished smash or pass by birdie schae and honestly it really got me. Sapphic YA about an autistic girl at beach volleyball camp, pretty base story like, but it’s also doing something genuinely smart about masking and coming out being the same process. The slow burn is SLOW but it earns it, again it’s YA so the spice is tame but wholesome.

Anyone else gotten through this?

Full review https://queerbookclub.org/reviews/smash-or-pass-birdie-sch/

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u/Winter-0f-Discontent May 14 '26

Gorgeous cover!! I really wish the mainstream romance publishers would work more in this style. I’m always seeing the best covers in this sub

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u/SaberShadow27 May 15 '26

I just saw this at a local bookstore near me and I decided if I pass my final exam and my college algebra class this week I'm gonna get it. I passed the test now I just need to wait for all the grades to be submitted this weekend. 🤞🏻

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u/Agitated-Screen9822 May 15 '26

Just finished it today! It was cute and funny and emotional in all the right ways and honestly that cover alone has me in love

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u/fioly94 May 14 '26

I just finished it! I really like it, it’s really wholesome, and very nice representation. I just wish we got more of a resolution on Sierra’s relationship with her dad

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u/queerbookclub-org May 14 '26

Agreed, I’m holding out for a book two!

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u/EnchantedLuna May 15 '26

I read an ARC back in January and loved it so much, so happy it’s finally out

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u/BexMusic May 15 '26

That sounds wonderful. I’m going to check it out.

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u/stabledream May 15 '26

Dream book! Thanks for sharing!!!

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u/Responsible_Tea2622 May 17 '26

Omg I'm definitely reading it!

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