Cashew Tacos and Love.... by Kathy L. Salt

Stargazing is the first novel I have read from author Kathy L. Salt. I must say that I enjoyed this book immensely. I loved the story line and enjoyed the characters. The development and the pace of the story were done beautifully. This story really drew me in from the start. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. But, of course I had to sleep. The next day I picked up where I left off. I finished the book and immediately wanted to know what happened next for Lissa and Star. Let me tell you a little about them.

Lissa is a twenty-three-year-old single woman. She is shy and is a bit uncertain of how she feels sexually towards women. She knows that she is a lesbian, but it isn’t something she goes around talking about. That is until she sees a certain GIF on the internet and the woman in it catches her eye. Will she follow her heart or let her head get in the way of what could be?

Star is a twenty-nine- year-old porn star, as some might put it. She is someone that is used to being in control. She hasn’t been in a relationship in years. She attends a welcome home party for an old friend and meets a beautiful woman whom she is drawn to immediately. Will Star follow her heart or push her feelings aside and be alone forever?

I loved how their friendship started and then blossomed. The growth of their relationship was so gradual, something most of us could relate to on some level. It was so adorable, how they each in their own way were opening up and didn’t even know it. Lissa allowed Star to take her time with understanding her feelings. At the same time, Star allowed Lissa to take her time understanding how she felt about Star and her job. This was something that could have driven them apart from the start. I was glad that Lissa was able to get passed that by expressing her concerns and being honest with Star. I thought it was important for Star to know that Lissa was a virgin, so that she could make sure, that this would be a wonderful experience for Lissa and her as well. I enjoyed the part where they had sex for the first time. I thought it was nice that Star was so gentle and slow with Lissa. As you read that scene, you could feel what each of them were feeling. That to me was an important part of their journey. I feel that in every way, Lissa and Star were perfect for each. I was sad when the story ended. I hope that we will get to see these two women again.

If you haven’t read this book, please click on the picture above and purchase your copy of this book. I can’t wait to read more by this wonderful author. I truly hope you enjoyed this review. Also, I received this book as an ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

Crabtastic,

TeJai

The Reading Lesbian Crustacean

Rating: Willow says - 5 stars