Who's ready for soulmates, demons, and tea? Not me, this news absolutely broke a month ago and here I am telling you about it for the first time. I am so thankful to my incredible editor Holly West and @macmillanusa for the opportunity to write more queer romance!
When a magical accident reveals strings of fate, a wandering mercenary demon finds herself learning the art of peace as she and her soulmate struggle to revive her parents' floating teahouse in TEA LEAVES AND FATE STRINGS.
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photo info:
slide 1- Suzhou Gardens, thechinajourney.com
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1 Photography by Marstion, Pexels
2 "Legend of Yun Qian," Chinese Mini-Drama
3 Freepik Stock Image
4 Photography by Xuân Phương
5 "Heir to the Underworld," Chinese Drama
6 Suzhou Gardens, thechinajourney.com
7 Photography by Quang Nguyen Vinh, Pexels
8 Photography by Tea Delight
Absolutely blown away by this! 🥺🥺🥺 COFFEESHOP debuts on the New York Times bestseller list in YA paperback at number six! Thank YOU for getting Kat and Brenda here. Beyond thrilled to see this queer love story in the #nyt and so moved by the readers who showed up for this sapphic fantasy. When I first started writing lots of folks told me that having characters be gay and Asian was "too many identities" and that no one wanted to read about girls falling in love. 10 years later, here we are. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ #coffeeshopaunovel #sapphicfiction
So thrilled to receive my copies of COFFEESHOP from @fiercereads ! 😭😭😭 I can't believe its coming out next week and both hardcover and paperback are being dropped on the same day! The hardcover has such beautiful foil detail on the inside and the sprayed edges on the paperback are beyond cute. Also I'm obsessed with the pastries on the chapter headings!!! 💜💜💜💜#coffeeshopaunovel #coffeeshopaunovellaunch #sapphicfiction
We’re bringing a little magic to your Monday! We have another
✨ Confirmed Author ✨
We are so thrilled to announce that C.B. Lee, author of Coffeeshop In An Alternate Universe, will be attending Fall Into Books Fest 2026!! If you’re looking for a YA sapphic fantasy where two universes collide, Coffeeshop In An Alternate Universe needs to be your next read!
🎟️ Meet C.B. Lee this November at FIBF! Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio
This weekend is @litfestinthedena an amazing lineup of poets, authors and more on panels and workshops! I'll be moderating the Queer Spirituality panel with @yesrielee@charlesclosepics@scottcoonscifi on Friday evening. Come join us! #litfestinthedena #literarylosangeles #queerfiction
Indie Bookstore Day x Pokemon Day at Underdog. We had so much fun playing vintage video games, card battles, Pokemon tarot, and a panel blending indie author’s love for Pokemon and storytelling. Thanks to our lovely authors @georgiakboone@krystapaeauthor@cblee_cblee@desdevivo.writes and moderator @queerreadss & all the folks who came out to support us.
Every purchase supports our nonprofit mission. You didn’t just buy a book; you supported marginalized authors, you brought groceries and essential supplies for our next mutual aid pop-up, you funded a student’s free book giveaway, and you helped keep our safe space open and serving our community.
I really mean it when I say we couldn’t do this without you. THANK YOU 🫶
#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #shoplocal #pokemon #sgv
Who's that bookemon? Come hangout with trainers @georgiakboone@krystapaeauthor@desdevivo.writes@cblee_cblee at @underdogbookstore ! This panel will be moderated by @queerreadss and there will be lots of fun chat about books, pokemon and free shenanigans! Celebrate #independentbookstoreday with us on April 25! #literarylosangeles #pokemongoevents #indiebookstore
Congratulations to all the finalists for the Hugo Awards! I'm so honored that COFFEESHOP IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE is nominated for the Lodestar Award for Best YA Book among so many incredible authors including @rachelmaehartman@what_eats_owls@tracydeonn@nvtran_ and Suzanne Collins! Still screaming. Thank you so much! #hugoawards #lodestarawards #lodestarawards2026 #hugoawards2026 #coffeeshopinanalternateuniversenovel
GIRL. Did you know you can find all these indie authors in the Orange Zone at #latimesfestivalofbooks? Come check us out! I’m at Booth 734 🧡 @latimesfob #latfob2026 #bookstagram #indieauthorsofinstagram #bookfestival
