Books, Iced Coffee, and a Side of Dragons: A Graphic Novel

A struggling bookstore, a budding romance, and a mischievous coven of dragons—what could go wrong? Find out in the sugary-sweet sapphic romance graphic novel set on the Jersey Shore, from USA TODAY bestselling author Amanda Lovelace.

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Welcome to Sea Witch Cove! Lucinda—call her Luci!—owns Little Lighthouse Books, an adorable bookstore tucked inside a defunct lighthouse in her small Jersey Shore town.

Life would be perfect if only Aster, the trans woman who runs the coffee shop next door, would notice her. But with a little luck—and the help of Dandelion, a tiny, curious wind dragon the two of them rescue—this just might be the summer Luci and Aster finally find love.

• Cozy summer romance meets gentle fantasy
• Diverse LGBTQ+ representation
• Stunning illustrations by artist Raquel Travé
• Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, The Tea Dragon Society, and Legends & Lattes

Grab an iced coffee and prepare to fall in love in Sea Witch Cove this summer!