The Librarian's Gargoyle: A Cozy Sapphic Monster Romantasy

By Evelyn Shine

Magic is real and Viola is going to prove it
Parisian librarian by day and parkourist by night, the last thing Viola wants is an arranged marriage. If she can fund the library, she might keep her job and freedom. But strange, otherworldly shades keep attacking her, threatening her safety. Worse than the monsters is the impending pressure of matrimony and mundane life. Viola can only vent to her confidant, a lady gargoyle... though the statue has never spoken back.
Boudicca is a creature without a soul-a fact as steady as her stone skin. Yet when the mage who created Boudicca gives her a task that requires her to appear human, she's feeling new, soft things for the librarian who likes to climb Paris in enchanted slippers. Viola could never love Boudicca in her true form, but the gargoyle finds herself pouring her heart into helping Viola keep the library open... and discovering the magic that will pull Viola into a new world of freedom.

The Librarian's Gargoyle, a cozy sapphic monster romantasy set in turn-of-the-century Paris, is a captivating read for fans of magical romance, LGBTQIA+ stories, and strong female protagonists who crave a tale of self-discovery, empowerment, and the thrill of embracing one's true potential.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0998753831
• ISBN13: 9780998753836
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Sunset Wave Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Fun and sweet sapphic fantasy romance

I generally avoid any book that is labelled "romantasy" but I'm glad I took a chance on this one (I will never be a fan of "romantasy" though). Viola may lose her job as a librarian and she is under pressure to marry a man and have children (yuck). All her life she has told stories of her own life and fairytales to a gargoyle that she named Iggy. Iggy/Boudicca enjoyed listening to Viola's stories, so when she's tasked by her creator to appear human and guard Viola from some shades, she is excited at the opportunity to speak with her. I really enjoyed this novel and I am looking forward to the sequel. However there were some moments where the way characters felt too modern for a book that's supposed to take place in the twentieth century. Also did not like how Xander is said to prefer being referred to as they, because pronouns are not a preference. Still I would recommend this to readers who enjoy sapphic fantasy books.