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