Sister Matthew and Sister Rose: Novices in Love (Carol Anne Douglas)

[shewhostaples]

Well, the title says it all, really. Lesbian novices in a mid-twentieth century convent, with a touch of magical realism to facilitate the romance. I liked the detail, and it was clearly well-researched.

With both title characters having chosen to enter the convent of their own volition and already aware of their sexual orientation, I wasn't convinced that the challenges of the vows ought to have been much of a surprise, and both came across as somewhat immature and irritating.

I'd recommend In This Small Spot (Caren J. Werlinger) as a more nuanced take on a similar setup, though that had some issues of its own.