The holiday season is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, a warm drink, and perhaps a roaring fire or a snowy view outside. For those who love sapphic stories, there are plenty of cozy, romantic, and magical reads to fill your heart with joy. Whether you’re looking for romance, fantasy, or even a touch of horror, this list has something for everyone.
Romantic Holiday Reads
1. Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur A charming opposites-attract romance. With plenty of banter and heartfelt moments, it’s a story that’s equal parts funny and swoon-worthy.
2. Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun This snowbound second-chance romance combines a fake engagement trope with wintry charm, creating a cozy and heartwarming tale perfect for the season.
3. A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian A delightful historical romance novella featuring a reformed thief and a lady’s maid falling for each other, offering sweet and swoon-worthy moments.
4. Season of Love by Helena Greer This sapphic holiday romance brings all the festive charm as a woman inherits a Christmas tree farm and finds unexpected love.
Honorable Mention: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Fantasy and Magical Reads
5. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers A tender and heartwarming space opera that features a diverse crew and a blossoming sapphic romance. Its themes of found family and hope make it a perfect choice for holiday reading.
6. The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska This dark, wintry fantasy follows two magical girls competing for power and love, all steeped in snowy atmosphere and fiery chemistry.
7. Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan In a lushly described fantasy world, a sapphic romance blooms amidst danger and rebellion. While heavier in theme, it offers a powerful and emotional story for those who want depth in their holiday reading.
Honorable Mentions: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon and Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
Cozy and Heartwarming Reads
8. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake While not specifically Christmas-themed, this small-town romance offers cozy friendships and romantic tension that make it feel like a winter warmer.
9. The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish A queer holiday romance where two protagonists swap homes for Christmas. Along the way, they find love and self-discovery in new and unexpected places.
10. Sweet & Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley A lyrical and magical sapphic romance about witches, curses, and love. It’s perfect for readers who want to escape into a magical winter wonderland.
Honorable Mentions: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree and Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Wintry Horror and Mystery
11. Lucy Undying by Kiersten White A haunting sapphic tale of survival and obsession, this gripping story weaves chilling suspense with a deeply emotional core, making it perfect for the darker side of winter nights.
12. An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson Set in a gothic academic setting, this Carmilla retelling combines sapphic romance with a descent into dark magic and twisted secrets, offering a sinister yet captivating winter read.
Honorable Mentions: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson and Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Whether you’re drawn to romance, fantasy, or a little darkness, these sapphic books will add warmth and magic to your holiday season. So grab a blanket, light some candles, and immerse yourself in these beautiful stories. Happy reading!