Unspeakable tragedy unravels the fabric of a picture-perfect partnership in Bumble Bees & White Balloons.
Abbi and Jordan are the queer couple who seems to have it all: jobs they love; a storybook romance in a safe, ethically non-monogamous relationship; a beautiful home in Baltimore; and soon, a baby on the way. But just as their happiness reaches an unimagined peak, they are confronted with a pandemic, medical flukes, and rampant racism.Now, the edges of their perfectly woven picture of life begin to fray, unraveling thread by thread.Set against the backdrop of 2020 America, Bumble Bees & White Balloons addresses many of the challenges modern families faced during such an uncertain time, in addition to rarely explored concepts of pregnancy complications and loss.
Bumble Bees & White Balloons is a queer-lit, contemporary fiction novel about an interracial couple who experiences pregnancy loss. This emotional LGBTQ romance novel tackles themes of grief, mental health, purpose, and social change with nuance and care. It celebrates the transformational power of speaking one's truth, overcoming internalized prejudice, and supporting your partner's growth. Abigail and Jordan's journey reveals that leaning into vulnerability and authenticity may be the only path to mending a fractured relationship.
With relatable characters and sensitively handled storytelling, Bumble Bees & White Balloons is a must-read LGBTQ romance novel for anyone craving an empowering testament to the endurance of queer love. This story sends an ultimately hopeful message that even the darkest storms can bring about necessary change within oneself and society.
Safrianna Lughna is the Queer-Spirit Guide, a transformational coach, mental health professional, and international best-selling author who desires to change the world through education, self-development, and compassion. For more information on Safrianna and her work in the world, you can visit Safrianna.com or LivingLUNAs.com.
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“I really enjoyed this book! It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. The author paints a vivid picture of a beautiful relationship that has to deal with heartbreaking loss and as she takes you through how both partners deal with this loss in different ways, the question is whether or not their bond will be able to survive. I found myself devouring the book so I could find out the outcome. I highly recommend this book if you love novels with deep character development and a rich storyline.”
“Bumble Bees & White Balloons is a fantastic read. In a time of so much injustice and discrimination in our nation and the world in general, this inspirational story about a beautiful LGBTQ bi-racial couple is just what the doctor ordered.
The book brought back memories of the time I was with my first serious girlfriend, who happened to be African American. My Southern white family was textbook non-accepting and incredibly harsh regarding my relationship and downright hateful to my girlfriend.
We need more novels like Bumble Bees & White Balloons that not only bring hope to our minorities and LGBTQ communities, but also spread awareness of real-life injustice and hate.”
“This book made me laugh out loud and cry as well. I felt uplifted at the end. The details created a really immersive and captivating story. I can’t wait to share this book with other people.”