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04-08-2025
- Entertainment
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KATSEYE's lesbian Lollapalooza moment — every lesbian and sapphic needs to see this today
KATSEYE made their Lollapalooza debut over the weekend — and got a little salaciously sapphic on stage in the process. The "global girl group," which has taken a lot of inspiration from the world of K-pop, performed at the Chicago music festival as part of Sunday's afternoon showcase. Fans both present and paying attention from the far corners of the internet were going wild over the set, with one moment in particular drawing attention. Group members Lara and Manon got a little bit frisky in their dance moves, doing some grinding and even some writhing while the rest of the group just kept on doing their thing. Can't stop thinking about @KATSEYE #katseye #lollapalooza 🎥: @Respective Collective "the way Manon grabbed Lara like cmon boutta make history," one TikTok commenter wrote. "The fic writers are about to actually go crazy," joked another. Lara has previously come out as queer, as has fellow KATSEYE member, Megan. Some fans used this as yet another opportunity to speculate about Manon's sexuality, but mostly, they just seemed to enjoy the show. "you're laughing. katseye is lezzing out on lolla stage and you're laughing." "thank you katseye, thank you twice, thank you lollapalooza." Lollapalooza marked almost one year since the very first time KATSEYE performed publicly together at KCON in Los Angeles. Reports suggest this weekend's performance pulled a whopping 85,000 attendees. This article originally appeared on Pride: KATSEYE's lesbian Lollapalooza moment — every lesbian and sapphic needs to see this today RELATED These 3 Gay Artists Just Dropped New Albums & We're Obsessed Here are all of the celebrities who came out as LGBTQ+ in 2025 (so far) Katseye's Lara Rajagopalan comes out, says she's 'half fruitcake'
Yahoo
01-08-2025
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Marina Mabrey's manicure is missing *those* nails and lesbians are spiraling
Outside of soccer, the WNBA may just be the most sapphic sport around, and yet fans still want more! There are lesbian WNBA players getting married and having babies, sapphic couples playing for the same team, and others who were split up by a trade. The internet can't get enough of rookie Paige Bueckers and her college baller girlfriend Azzi Fudd. Two stud lesbians took over the WNBA's All-Star weekend and charmed the pants off the nation. And a lime green dildo was just thrown onto the court of a contentious game by a fan who was doing too much. At this point, you'd be hard pressed to make the game we all know and love any more sapphic, but fans are still clamoring for confirmation that Connecticut Sun veteran Marina Mabrey is dating rookie Saniya Rivers. Fans have been shipping the Sun teammates for months now, but a new photo of Mabrey's nails have lesbians on the internet in a spiral. While getting ready on TikTok live, eagle-eyed fans clocked the star guard's 'lesbian nails.' While curling her eyelashes, Marina's long acrylic nails were on display, but followers quickly noticed that her pointer and middle finger nails were kept short. "Oh she wanted us to KNOW she's putting thoose mfkas inside her girl," one fan commented, while someone else wrote, "Are her 2 on her hand short?! Like no nail?! Lmao girlllll." Other fans pointed out that Mabrey was also wearing a silk bonnet in the video, with people in the comments calling this the 'Black girlfriend effect.' The plot thickens! This also wasn't the first time Mabrey was spotted with *those" nails missing. Could they have broken off accidentally? Sure... During the StudBudz takeover of All-Star weekend, a moment was caught on camera where the pink-haired duo told Rivers she's with a 'bad bitch' in reference to Mabrey, which fans felt was as close to a confirmation as we've gotten so far. There was also the video that went viral of Rivers and Mabrey in a pool where Mabrey can only be seen from the neck up while Rivers is behind her holding onto Mabrey and putting her weight on her injured teammate to work out her knee. The video is beyond suggestive, and fans went nuts for the intimate moment. Rivers also recently admitted that she didn't like Mabrey when they first met, but after binge-watching a show together, the two bonded and have been close ever since. 'I don't know how it happened, but hey, I'm not mad about it,' Rivers admitted during an NBC Boston interview. "I did not like her at first." Saniya Rivers talks about special bond with Marina Mabrey 🧡 Watch the full exclusive interview at the link in bio "Oh so they got a whole enemies to lovers storyline?!?!" one fan wrote in the comments. Ok, so none of this is actual confirmation, but fans are keeping their fingers (with and without nails) crossed that this is another Paige Bueckers/Azzie Fudd situation. This article originally appeared on Pride: Marina Mabrey's manicure is missing *those* nails and lesbians are spiraling RELATED Meet all 41 queer players in this season's WNBA WNBA stars Caitlin Clark & Sydney Colson's naughty moment on IG live has fans giggling From elephants to purple aliens, ranking the WNBA mascots by how Sapphic they are
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31-07-2025
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The 41 hottest lesbians and sapphics of all time
public domain via wikipedia; Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock; David Turner/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images;(L-R) Frida Kahlo; Queen Latifah; Jenny Shimizu; Kristen Stewart Queer women are some of the most beautiful people on earth. Harper's Bazaar recently released its list of the 50 Hottest Men of All Time, including men like James Dean, Tupac Shakur, Pedro Pascal, Bad Bunny, and Marlon Brando. Esquire followed up with a list of the Most Beautiful Women of All Time. Its list included Lupita Nyong'o, Audrey Hepburn, Freida Pinto, and Brigitte Bardot. Now, it's time for the lesbians. These queer women and nonbinary sapphics are beautiful, they're elegant, they're handsome, and they're strong. They are artists, actors, musicians, activists, writers, and history-makers. And all of them are extremely hot. Our list goes back to Ancient Greece, Vaudeville, and Old Hollywood, and features some of today's hottest stars. Are your favorite lesbians and sapphics on the list? Sappho Dima Moroz/shutterstock Sappho Sappho, an ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, is the namesake of both the sapphic and lesbian communities. Widely considered one of the greatest lyric poets of all time, Sappho's love poems have stood the test of time and still exist in fragments today. One of her most famous poems says, "Sweet mother, I cannot weave – slender Aphrodite has overcome me with longing for a girl." Frida Kahlo public domain via wikipedia Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's greatest painters and cultural icons. Born in 1907, she is known for her magical realism and self-portraits, as well as her embracing of pre-Spanish Mexican culture. She spent much of her adult life married to fellow artist Diego Rivera and had several affairs with women. Josephine Baker public domain via wikipedia Josephine Baker Baker was a bisexual singer, dancer, and performer who was born in 1906. She gained fame on Vaudeville, as a part of the Harlem Renaissance, and later in Paris. When World War II began, she became a spy against the Nazis. She spent her life fighting for racial justice and adopted 13 children from various countries. Gladys Bentley Public Domain, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture via wikipedia Gladys Bentley Bentley was a blues singer, pianist, and fashion icon born in 1907. She was a star in Harlem Renaissance clubs, often performing in a tuxedo with tails and a tophat. She would perform bawdy songs, talk about her sex life onstage, and flirt with women in the audience. In her later life, she claimed she was "cured" of her queerness by taking hormones and married a man. Anna May Wong Public Domain, United States Library of Congress via wikipedia Anna May Wong Wong is considered by many to be the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood. She starred in films like Piccadilly, Daughter of the Dragon, Shanghai Express, and Daughter of Shanghai. She was also a producer and fashion icon known for her flapper look. She was rumored to have romances with fellow actresses Marlene Dietrich and Dolores del Río. Marlene Deitrich emka74/Shutterstock Marlene Deitrich One of the greatest legends of classic Hollywood, Marlene Deitrich is known for films including Shanghai Express, Morocco, A Foreign Affair, Witness for the Prosecution, Touch of Evil, and Judgment at Nuremberg. Leading up to World War II, she and Billy Wilder created a fund to help Jews and other dissidents escape from Germany. Stormé DeLarverie Vicente Photography Studio via New York Public Library Stormé DeLarverie DeLarverie was a butch lesbian, gay rights icon, entertainer, and bouncer who was instrumental in the Stonewall riots. She was born in New Orleans and later moved to New York, where in 1969 she was among those at the Stonewall Inn when police raided. According to some reports, including her own, DeLarverie was arrested and clubbed by police. She claimed she threw "the first punch" of the riots, and others joined in. After the incident, she became a member of the Stonewall Veterans Association and was a fervent fighter for LGBTQ+ rights. She would also patrol around gay communities and check in on lesbian bars, and soon became known as the "guardian of lesbians in the Village." She passed away in 2014 at the age of 93. Kitty Tsui footge still via Gerber Hart Library and Archives Kitty Tsui Tsui is a writer, artist, activist, bodybuilder, and a groundbreaking Chinese-American lesbian author. As a bodybuilder, she won the gold medal in women's physique at the 1990 Gay Games. She is also longtime leader in San Fransico's AAPI lesbian community. Leslie Feinberg Robert Giard via New York Public Library Leslie Feinberg (in black) with Minnie Bruce Pratt Feinberg was an activist, speaker, and writer who identified as an "anti-racist white, working-class, secular Jewish, transgender, lesbian, female, revolutionary communist." Hir 1993 novel Stone Butch Blues is considered a groundbreaking classic in lesbian and trans literature. Zie passed away in 2014. Joan Jett Aija Lehtonen/Shutterstock Joan Jett Rock and roll icon Joan Jett was an original member of the punk band The Runaways in 1975. She later went solo and was the leader of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Songs like "Bad Reputation" and "I Love Rock 'n Roll" are considered classics, and Jett is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Jenny Shimizu David Turner/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images Jenny Shimizu Jenny Shimizu is a model and actress who has appeared in queer films like Foxfire and Itty Bitty Titty Committee. While filming Foxfire, she met Angelina Jolie, and the two began a relationship. She has been a model for Calvin Klein and was the first Asian model to walk a catwalk for Prada. Angelina Jolie B. Lenoir/Shutterstock Angelina Jolie Bisexual actor, producer, and humanitarian Angelina Jolie won an Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted in 1999, and won a Tony as a producer on the musical The Outsiders. She's starred in films like Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Salt, Maleficent, the Kung Fu Panda franchise, Changeling, and Maria. She's also known for her humanitarian work with refugees, education, and women's rights. Queen Latifah Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Queen Latifah Queen Latifah is a successful rapper, singer, and actress who has won a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar. She began her career as one of the most popular female rappers, and by the 1990s, was also a popular actor. She's starred in films like Chicago, Last Holiday, Beauty Shop, Hairspray, and Girls Trip, as well as TV shows like Living Single, Star, and The Equalizer. She publicly acknowledged her partner, Eboni Nichols, for the first time at the 2021 BET Awards. Niecy Nash-Betts Niecy Nash has been making fans crack up for over 20 years. From 2003-2009, and again from 2020-2022, she played Deputy Raineesha Williams on Reno 911!, and also hosted and produced the Style Network show Clean House, for which she won a Daytime Emmy. Nash started to get more dramatic roles in shows like Getting On and Claws, and in miniseries, including When They See Us and Mrs. America. In 2022, she starred as Jeffrey Dahmer's neighbor Glenda in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and won her first Primetime Emmy. She is married to Jessica Betts and has three children from previous relationships. Kate Moennig Ever since she swaggered onto The L Word as the androgynous heartthrob Shane on The L Word, Kane Moennig has been making queer women and sapphics swoon. Moennig is also known for roles in shows like Ray Donovan and Grown-ish. She hosts the podcast PANTS with her longtime best friend and L Word costar Leisha Hailey. Lea T Renan Katayama via wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Lea T Lea T is a Brazilian-born and Italian-raised model and transgender advocate. In 2014, she became the first out trans model to land a major beauty campaign when she signed with Redken hair. In 2018, she became the face of Givenchy. She has appeared on the covers of international editions of magazines like Elle, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Angelica Ross Businesswoman, actor, advocate, and computer programmer Angelica Ross appeared in the Emmy-nominated web series Her Story in 2016. She's also appeared in shows like Transparent, Claws, Pose, and American Horror Story: 1984. In 2022, she made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago. She is also the founder of TransTech Social Enterprises and the creator of the TransTech Summit. Megan Rapinoe Megan Rapinoe is recognized not only for her stylish play and immense talent on the soccer pitch but also for being an activist who fights for equal pay, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice. As a player, she won two World Cup titles with the USWNT, as well as an Olympic gold medal. She played professional soccer from 2009 to 2023, mainly for OL Reign in the NWSL. She is in a relationship with WNBA star Sue Bird. Brittney Griner The 6'9' Griner is a basketball legend who has played in the WNBA since 2013. She's won three gold medals with the US Olympic team, is a ten-time all-star, and has made the All-WNBA team six times and the All-Defensive Team seven times. She is married to Cherelle Watson. Munroe Bergdorf Bergdorf is a groundbreaking trans model and activist from England. In 2017, she became the first trans model to be the face of a L'Oreal campaign in the UK. She is also a fierce advocate for trans and racial equality and has written two books. Lena Waithe Waithe is an actor, writer, and producer known for creating the Showtime series The Chi and the BET series Boomerang and Twenties. She won an Emmy for writing for the "Thanksgiving" episode of Masters of None. She is in a relationship with Cynthia Erivo. Cynthia Erivo British singer and actor Cynthia Erivo is just an Oscar away from being an EGOT winner. She won an Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award for her role in The Color Purple, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Harriet and Wicked. Erivo is dating actor and producer Lena Waithe. Janelle Monáe Multi-hyphenate Janelle Monáe is a music, film, and fashion icon. The nonbinary star has received 10 Grammy nominations, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Children's and Family Emmy Award. They've released groundbreaking albums like The ArchAndroid, The Electric Lady, Dirty Computer, and The Age of Pleasure, and have starred in movies like Harriet, Moonlight, Hidden Figures, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Megan Foxfor Uber Megan Fox As the titular character in Jennifer's Body, Megan Fox became the queer awakening for countless girls across the country. She has also starred in major franchises, including Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and in television shows like New Girl. Christen Press Press is a soccer player, podcaster, and entrepreneur who won two World Cup titles and an Olympic bronze medal with the US Women's National Team. She has 64 goals in 155 appearances for the team, good enough for ninth most all-time. She currently plays for Angel City Football Club in the NWSL and hosts the RE-CAP Show podcast with her wife, fellow soccer superstar Tobin Heath. Young M.A Thirty-three-year-old rapper Young M.A, real name Katorah Marrero, released her debut single "Ooouuu" in 2016. The song peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. Three years later, she released her debut album Herstory In The Making, which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Katy O'Brian O'Brian had her biggest breakout when she starred in the crime thriller Love Lies Bleeding opposite Kristen Stewart. In the film, she played a bodybuilder named Jackie and got to show off her incredible muscles as well as her talent. She has also appeared in the Disney+ show The Mandalorian, as well as blockbusters like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Twisters, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Kristen StewartKristen Stewart Stewart is an Oscar-nominated actress known for playing Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga. She was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for portraying Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain's film Spencer. She's also starred in queer roles in films like The Runaways, Happiest Season, Love Lies Bleeding, and Certain Women. Tessa Thompson Actor Tessa Thompson is known for films like Selma, Sorry to Bother You, Annihilation, and Passing. She stars in the Creed franchise as Bianca Taylor and as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has said that she is attracted to both women and men. Kehlani A nonbinary lesbian, Kehlani is a popular singer known for albums like SweetSexySavage, Blue Water Road, and Crash. She's been nominated for five Grammys, including Best R&B song at the 67th Grammys for "After Hours." They came out as nonbinary in 2019 and came out as a lesbian in 2021 after previously identifying as queer. Doechii Rapper and singer Doechii had her first viral hit, "What It Is (Block Boy)" in 2023. She released her second mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, in 2024. The album peaked in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, making Doechii the third woman after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B to win the award. Lauren Chan Chan made history in 2025 as the first out lesbian model on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue. She previously founded the plus-size clothing brand Henning and served as fashion news editor for Glamour. Aubrey Plaza Featureflash Photo Agency via Shutterstock Aubrey Plaza Bisexual comedian and actor Aubrey Plaza became famous for playing intern April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation from 2009 to 2015. She's also appeared in the show Legion, as well as films like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Ingrid Goes West, Happiest Season, and My Old Ass. In 2022, she starred in the second season of The White Lotus and was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the role. In 2024, she starred as Death in the MCU miniseries Agatha All Along. Keke Palmer Keke Palmer has been a singer and actor since she was a child, starring in Akeelah and the Bee, the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!, and the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP. As an adult, she has starred in projects like Scream Queens, Hustlers, Nope, and One of Them Days. She is also the Emmy-winning host of the game show Password. Megan Thee Stallion L Paul Mann/Shutterstock Megan Thee Stallion Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has won three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2021. She was just the second female rapper to win the award after Lauryn Hill in 1999. With songs like "Savage," "Body," "Hiss," and "WAP" with Cardi B, she is widely considered one of the best and sexiest rappers in the game today. Tanner Adell The pansexual country pop singer was part of history when she joined Beyoncé for the tracks "Blackbiird" and "American Requiem" on the artist's Cowboy Carter Album. In 2023, she released her debut solo album, Buckle Bunny. She came out as pansexual in 2025. Meg Stalter Meg Stalter is one of the funniest actors and comedians working today. She rose to prominence starring as entertainment manager Kayla Schaefer in the hit HBO sitcom Hacks. She is also the star of Lena Dunham's romantic series Too Much. Diane Guerrero Fans got to know Diane Guerrero when she played prisoner Maritza Ramos on Orange Is the New Black and have continued to love the actress and activist ever since. She also appeared in 24 episodes of Jane the Virgin and starred as Crazy Jane in the superhero show Doom Patrol. The Colombian-American actress also wrote a memoir titled In the Country We Love: My Family Divided. The book explores Guerrero's parents being detained and deported when she was 14. Alexandra Shipp Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Alexandra Shipp Shipp had two early roles in music-based projects, playing Aaliyah in Lifetime's Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B and Kimberly Woodruff in Straight Outta Compton. Later, she played the superhero Storm in X-Men: Apocalypse and subsequent films. More recently, she appeared in Love, Simon, tick, tick… BOOM!, and in Barbie as a Barbie. Shipp is also a certified lesbian Video Vixen, starring as the love interest in music videos for Hayley Kiyoko ("Chance") and Reneé Rapp ("Mad"). Reneé Rapp As an actor, Rapp is known for roles such as Regina George in the Broadway and movie musical versions of Mean Girls and the Max comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls. She's also a talented singer, releasing her first studio-length album, Snow Angel, in 2023 and her second, Bite Me, in 2025. She came out as a lesbian in 2024 and is in a relationship with musician Towa Bird. Hunter Schafer With her elf-like beauty, Schafer has made a career as an actor and model. The 26-year-old Schafer had her big breakout starring as trans high school student Jules Vaughn in Euphoria. She has also appeared in films such as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and Cuckoo. As a model, she has worked with renowned brands such as Dior, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and Miu Miu. This article originally appeared on Out: The 41 hottest lesbians and sapphics of all time RELATED 27 celebrities who proudly identify as lesbians 50 pics of hot queer women to help take your mind off election stress Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Vibes Nation
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
The Geek Vibes Nation Book Round-Up
Welcome to the Geek Vibes Nation Book Round-Up for June 2025. This month sees new releases from V.E. Schwab and Chris Chibnall—as well as a release from TJ Klune from earlier in the year that we missed. So, without further ado, let's jump into some books! Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab V.E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil tells the tale of a trio of vampires whose lives have become intertwined over hundreds of years. A gothic tragedy spanning from 1500s Spain to Victorian England to modern-day Boston, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil explores the darker side of vampirism—the loneliness, the everlasting hunger, and the pain. It's a story about hurt people hurting people, the trauma of everlasting life, and that blurry line that separates humans and monsters; a story about the ways one's humanity can erode over a lifetime—however many years that lifetime may span. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a tricky book to talk about because it's a book best experienced as unspoiled as possible. So, it's a sapphic gothic tragedy that's perfect for fans of Carmilla and its ilk. It's a story about the injustices of society, and how the trauma these women experience from those injustices shapes them—for good or for ill. Schwab's poetic prose and penchant for deep, complicated characters make reading this centuries-spanning tome a breeze. She hooks you from the very first chapter and keeps you coming back, page after page, as she draws you ever deeper into the lives of Sabine, Charlotte, and Alice. Schwab expertly weaves the stories of these three women together in an epic, heartbreaking tapestry; all at once surprising and immensely satisfying. The pacing is slow but deliberate, and though it takes a while for things to really get moving, patience is rewarded. It's just one of those stories where things slowly start clicking into place the further in you get, and it's just so satisfying seeing those pieces come together. It's monstrous, heartbreaking, and wholly breathtaking, a masterpiece through and through. (9.5/10) Available June 10th from Tor Books in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook formats. Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall A horrific murder shakes a small town to its core in Chris Chibnall's engrossingly captivating Death at the White Hart . When local pub owner Jim Tiernan is found tied to a chair with a pair of antlers fixed to his head, the village of Fleetcombe descends into chaos as tension and suspicion take over the town. Can Detective Nicola Bridge and her partner, Harry Ward, unravel the strands of this macabre mystery? Or are the secrets long buried beneath the village of Fleetcombe about to come roaring to the surface? Fans of Chibnall's acclaimed series Broadchurch are sure to find some familiar vibes in his debut novel and, as such, all of Chibnall's strengths and weaknesses are on full display. Chibnall once again transports us to a small, idyllic village in the English countryside, where hidden secrets and deep tension boil just underneath the surface of this seemingly happy villa. Fleetcombe feels like a place you could walk into right now, populated by a cast of characters who feel like real people, complete with complex inner lives and deep connections with each other. But the mystery itself kind of takes a back seat to the world-building and character development. It's a mystery novel, to be sure. But really, it offers more of a glimpse at the unraveling of a small community in the wake of a horrific murder—much like Broadchurch . That being said, however, Chibnall crafts an absolute page-turner of a novel, endlessly thrilling and so captivating you won't want to put it down for a second. While the mystery itself is a bit ho-hum, the world Chibnall builds around it is so enthralling you can't help losing yourself in the world. At times, it does feel like he's taken the structure of a six-part television drama and sort of crammed it into a 300-page novel, complete with the kinds of short, transitional scenes you often see in crime dramas. But somehow, it all works exceedingly well. An excellent summer read through and through. (8/10) Deadpool vs. Deathstroke: Ultimate Deathmatch Available June 10 from Pamela Dorman Books/Penguin Random House in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook formats. The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune In The Bones Beneath My Skin, TJ Klune takes readers on a thrilling cross-country road trip as the most unusual of families fights for survival. When Nate Cartwright arrives at his late parents' abandoned cabin, in search of enough peace and quietude to rebuild his life, he discovers a conspiracy that could rock the foundations of the world. For hiding inside his old family cabin is an ex-Marine named Alex and the most unusual child Nate's ever met—a little girl named Artemis Darth Vader who, some might say, is out of this world. As mysterious government agents try to recapture the missing Art, it's up to Nate and Alex to keep her safe from those who would do her wrong. But can they return Art to her home before it's too late? Fans of Klune's other novels, like Somewhere Beyond the Sea, Under the Whispering Door, and In the Lives of Puppets will immediately pick up on all the found family vibes here and the notion of two queer men fighting for their families against all odds. It's a book about outcasts finding solace, embracing that inner spark that makes all of us human, and fighting for what you love dearest. It's a weird little book, complete with some very Stranger Things meets Close Encounters of the Third Kind vibes and a little kid who might just be a bit too precocious—though your mileage there may vary. It takes a bit of time to really get moving, but once it does, Klune takes his readers on a road trip across America, incorporating a handful of conspiracy theories that wouldn't feel out of place in a '90s drama like The X-Files . But for what it is, The Bones Beneath My Skin is a very sweet read. Klune's gift for fully formed characters is on full display here—particularly within Nate and Alex's touch-and-go dynamic. It's an action movie with the heart of a road trip comedy wrapped tightly in Klune's trademark blanket of warm, cozy feelings. Though it feels a bit edgier than the likes of The Cerulean Chronicles or Under the Whispering Door , it still feels quintessentially TJ Klune through and through. If you can get past the uneven pacing, complete with its rushed ending, then you'll find yourself in for quite a treat here. (8/10) Available February 4 from Tor Books in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook formats.
Geek Vibes Nation
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
June 2025
Welcome to the Geek Vibes Nation Book Round-Up for June 2025. This month sees new releases from V.E. Schwab and Chris Chibnall—as well as a release from TJ Klune from earlier in the year that we missed. So, without further ado, let's jump into some books! Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab V.E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil tells the tale of a trio of vampires whose lives have become intertwined over hundreds of years. A gothic tragedy spanning from 1500s Spain to Victorian England to modern-day Boston, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil explores the darker side of vampirism—the loneliness, the everlasting hunger, and the pain. It's a story about hurt people hurting people, the trauma of everlasting life, and that blurry line that separates humans and monsters; a story about the ways one's humanity can erode over a lifetime—however many years that lifetime may span. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a tricky book to talk about because it's a book best experienced as unspoiled as possible. So, it's a sapphic gothic tragedy that's perfect for fans of Carmilla and its ilk. It's a story about the injustices of society, and how the trauma these women experience from those injustices shapes them—for good or for ill. Schwab's poetic prose and penchant for deep, complicated characters make reading this centuries-spanning tome a breeze. She hooks you from the very first chapter and keeps you coming back, page after page, as she draws you ever deeper into the lives of Sabine, Charlotte, and Alice. Schwab expertly weaves the stories of these three women together in an epic, heartbreaking tapestry; all at once surprising and immensely satisfying. The pacing is slow but deliberate, and though it takes a while for things to really get moving, patience is rewarded. It's just one of those stories where things slowly start clicking into place the further in you get, and it's just so satisfying seeing those pieces come together. It's monstrous, heartbreaking, and wholly breathtaking, a masterpiece through and through. (9.5/10) Available June 10th from Tor Books in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook formats. Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall A horrific murder shakes a small town to its core in Chris Chibnall's engrossingly captivating Death at the White Hart . When local pub owner Jim Tiernan is found tied to a chair with a pair of antlers fixed to his head, the village of Fleetcombe descends into chaos as tension and suspicion take over the town. Can Detective Nicola Bridge and her partner, Harry Ward, unravel the strands of this macabre mystery? Or are the secrets long buried beneath the village of Fleetcombe about to come roaring to the surface? Fans of Chibnall's acclaimed series Broadchurch are sure to find some familiar vibes in his debut novel and, as such, all of Chibnall's strengths and weaknesses are on full display. Chibnall once again transports us to a small, idyllic village in the English countryside, where hidden secrets and deep tension boil just underneath the surface of this seemingly happy villa. Fleetcombe feels like a place you could walk into right now, populated by a cast of characters who feel like real people, complete with complex inner lives and deep connections with each other. But the mystery itself kind of takes a back seat to the world-building and character development. It's a mystery novel, to be sure. But really, it offers more of a glimpse at the unraveling of a small community in the wake of a horrific murder—much like Broadchurch . That being said, however, Chibnall crafts an absolute page-turner of a novel, endlessly thrilling and so captivating you won't want to put it down for a second. While the mystery itself is a bit ho-hum, the world Chibnall builds around it is so enthralling you can't help losing yourself in the world. At times, it does feel like he's taken the structure of a six-part television drama and sort of crammed it into a 300-page novel, complete with the kinds of short, transitional scenes you often see in crime dramas. But somehow, it all works exceedingly well. An excellent summer read through and through. (8/10) Deadpool vs. Deathstroke: Ultimate Deathmatch Available June 10 from Pamela Dorman Books/Penguin Random House in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook formats. The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune In The Bones Beneath My Skin, TJ Klune takes readers on a thrilling cross-country road trip as the most unusual of families fights for survival. When Nate Cartwright arrives at his late parents' abandoned cabin, in search of enough peace and quietude to rebuild his life, he discovers a conspiracy that could rock the foundations of the world. For hiding inside his old family cabin is an ex-Marine named Alex and the most unusual child Nate's ever met—a little girl named Artemis Darth Vader who, some might say, is out of this world. As mysterious government agents try to recapture the missing Art, it's up to Nate and Alex to keep her safe from those who would do her wrong. But can they return Art to her home before it's too late? Fans of Klune's other novels, like Somewhere Beyond the Sea, Under the Whispering Door, and In the Lives of Puppets will immediately pick up on all the found family vibes here and the notion of two queer men fighting for their families against all odds. It's a book about outcasts finding solace, embracing that inner spark that makes all of us human, and fighting for what you love dearest. It's a weird little book, complete with some very Stranger Things meets Close Encounters of the Third Kind vibes and a little kid who might just be a bit too precocious—though your mileage there may vary. It takes a bit of time to really get moving, but once it does, Klune takes his readers on a road trip across America, incorporating a handful of conspiracy theories that wouldn't feel out of place in a '90s drama like The X-Files . But for what it is, The Bones Beneath My Skin is a very sweet read. Klune's gift for fully formed characters is on full display here—particularly within Nate and Alex's touch-and-go dynamic. It's an action movie with the heart of a road trip comedy wrapped tightly in Klune's trademark blanket of warm, cozy feelings. Though it feels a bit edgier than the likes of The Cerulean Chronicles or Under the Whispering Door , it still feels quintessentially TJ Klune through and through. If you can get past the uneven pacing, complete with its rushed ending, then you'll find yourself in for quite a treat here. (8/10) Available February 4 from Tor Books in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook formats.
