Hmmm

There’s a difference in rereading a book from just coming out to almost 10 years after. I vividly recall in early 2000’s having Curious Wine referenced as some sort of go-to lesbian fiction novel. I don’t recall specifics of the book so it was like reading it for the first time again.

Insta-love. That’s it. If this book was published today it would fall in that category and filed as any other insta-love novels. However, Katherine V Forrest has time on her side since this book was published in 1983. So, the novelty of insta-love was still exciting and a lesbian fiction with a HAPPY ending to boot.

Curious Wine is very sensual. The touching and longing of both women to be tactile all the time, being in each others orbit. I loved the little inserts of poetry lines in their conversations. It adds to the layer of sentimentality if words weren’t enough or a kiss is not possible amongst present company. I may be biased by how I speak of this book because despite its flaws it will remain a favourite and a classic for me. It will always have a special carved out nook in my little lesbian heart.

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