First, thanks to the publisher for an e-arc of this book.

As a queer reader, I wasn't entirely sure what I would get out of this and was concerned that this was a coffee table book for straight people, but instead, this was a true marker of queer joy and couples from all over the LGBTQ+ spectrum and racial spectrum living their lives with their partners in the best ways they can.

I was genuinely so surprised by the breadth of the queer couples in this book, although by the end, it stood out to me why there were elder sapphic couples in this book but not truly elderly gay couples, and I had to take a moment to really think about what this book and its queer joy actually means. This is one I will definitely be purchasing when it comes out and recommending to people to read and enjoy.

The photographs in this book are tender and gorgeous, and one thing I particularly enjoyed was the photos the couples took of each other! Seeing how they see each other as power couples was very lovely and a very nice touch.

I was worried that the capitalism aspects of power couples would be too much a part of this for me to enjoy, but while some were very focused on the work aspects of these couples' relationships, capitalism didn't play a huge role, and I appreciated that.

I teared up a few times throughout this and I can only hope that for others!

I feel slightly underwhelmed by this book and struggle to identify an audience. If you know the featured couples, maybe you'd find it interesting, but for a casual read, probably not. Maybe it would work better as an academic. "queer people are just like everyone else" way?
I hate to be negative because queer stories, especially happy ones, need to be shared! I do commend the author for her hard work and vision.
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Super cute book that as a queer young adult gave me alot of hope for what my future can look like. I work with queer youth and can see myself reccommending this to some kids who need some hope. It was also very diverse in both identity as well as careers and lifestyles to show that queer people can lead many different lives

This was such an empowering book to read. I love that there was so much attention put by the author's in capturing a wide spectrum of LGBT couples of varying races and designations. A very inclusive read, for sure, though I think a few of the interviews were a bit meandering and did not really emphasize much of the "power" aspect of being a power couple and lingered too long on the interview questions that were a bit less interesting to read. Overall, I support elevating LGBT voices and celebrating queer couples that have become powerhouses in their respective fields.

Written and photographed by a queer power couple in their own right, Hannah Murphy Winter and Billie Winter’s coffee table compendium offers both history and hope. I learned so much about my queer elders, and I couldn’t stop talking about these culture leaders and their stories with my friends! The portraits often brought me to tears; I was overwhelmed with the softness, satisfaction, and safety portrayed. I look forward to buying this book in print and lending it to all my young friends that need to see that it gets better.

Thank you to Hannah, Billie, and all the couples for being radically visible. Thanks to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

this book was wonderful! i took it very slowly, reading no more than one interview at a time. it was truly a breathe of fresh air. i've never read anything like this, and as far as i can tell, there's nothing else like this on the market.

"On love and possibility"

"Queerness felt like this secret I had with myself"

What a powerful book. Very inspiring about queer joy. When you can't find yourself in history, you create the space. I respect that.

What a beautiful celebration of queer love! "Queer Power Couples" is a gorgeous celebration of love that captures the essence of LGBTQ+ relationships.

This book is so much more than the tin promises.

Going in, it felt more like an Art book, with photos and blurbs. Instead, we get amazing, intimate photos, taken both by the photographer and by the couples themselves. And we get full, rich interviews with people I've never heard of (other than Roxanne Gay), and people I REALLY want to know more about.

Did I know that the creator of Nimona was married to a writer on Owl House? NOOOOOOO.

Did I know that I was supposed to be watching the new Interview with the Vampire? NOOOO.

Did I know there's a restaurant in Washington State helmed by two brilliant and talented lesbians? NOOOOOOO.

But this is not about my lack of knowledge, so let's move on.

Visibility is so important, and far more than being a book about queer love, this is first and foremost a book about queer success. Queer visibility. Queer normality. It's a book that every generation needs, from the younger growing up in a much more forgiving world to the older generation who have watched so many before them die out to the AIDS crisis.

These couples are WONDERFUL. They're delightfully human, and these conversations feel like we are eavesdropping on an every day chat between friends. But so many times throughout these talks, there's a nerve that's sizzled, a moment to make you pause.

I love this. So very.

Queer Power Couples by Hannah Murphy winter is the book with beautiful pictures about successful couples that’s being in the LGBTQ plus community the author asked everyone the question when was the first time you knew and how did they meet which made for a very interesting read from journalist to chefs photographers authors dancers directors in on and on they represent every walk of life and the questions the author ask lead into some very interesting conversations about living abroad how they see their self and on and on but even have an Emily Dickinson scholar a scientist who was on the team that found synthetic insulin and much more their achievements are astounding there’s even one who went back to school after already being a successful journalist the stories really are incredible interesting and inspirational my favorite was Anthony and Stephen but that really does Ty with Jenna and Ayesha and if I think too much about it they probably would have others that I would say were my favorite as a mother of a lesbian daughter it makes me feel good to know not only do they have successful long term romances and careers that are comfortable in their skin I love this book and although I am legally blind and couldn’t see up every picture for those who can see it will be a treat I’m sure. This was a great book and when I totally loved it definite five star read and a great coffee table book for anyone’s living room or at least for those who want to look like they’re in the know. I read this in one setting and totally recommend it. I want to thank The publisher and NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

"Queer Power Couples" is just such a lovely book. While many of these couples were new to me, the stories they shared about their relationships definitely felt familiar. I do love that within the pages of Hannah Murphy Winter & Billie Winters book of photographs and interviews, the thing that stood out to me is how groundbreaking this book is. Why do I say this? Because the queer community doesn't have examples like this historically. Generations that didn't get to age due to AIDS, generations that stayed hidden in the closet for fear of how others would treat them, always being the joke or villain in the media.
Finally, fighting for it every day, there is space being made for these couples, of course each and every one of them has a different relationship, and of course that is the most beautiful thing because there are still many members of the LGBTQ community in the closet with nobody out there to guide them along or show them how normal they are and how ok it is to be themselves. "Queer Power Couples" is a shining example to let them know they are not alone, that we have normal, healthy relationships too. We still have so far to go, and the Winters are helping to inch us one step closer.

The photos are great, the interviews are thoughtful and overall it’s a delight and a huge relief to see well-established queer couples thriving.

This is such a great collection of photos and interviews, representing a richly diverse cross-section of queer folks.

What a beautiful visual and written celebration of queer joy. Queer Power Couples combines photographs, interviews, and essays to tell the story of prominent queer couples. The authors, who both grew up without much in the way of queer role models — and even fewer queer couple role models, conceptualices this book in response to what they recognized as a need for more media that provides a look into real life queer romance. This beautiful book very much delivers just that.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

This book is so much more than I thought it would be. In addition to photos, this book contains beautifully thoughtful interviews. Each of the couples was asked the same questions so the interviews flow beautifully together. I also liked that the book included photos the couple had taken of each other in addition to those take by the photographer. The book is just so full of queer joy you can't help by smile.

I didn't really realize what this was about; I was expecting something more based on a photographic record. I've never read anything like this before.
It's amazing. Each section is a different couple, and they all answer the same questions, such as how they met, etc. Everyone has a different story about coming out and about what it was like when they started dating, and there are a number of beautiful photos, including photos the individuals take of each other. Every now and then I even recognized some of the people.
I'm a middle-aged straight woman who is more romantic than I like to admit, and these stories were so beautiful and human. There was even a couple that isn't really a couple anymore, but they still work together and care deeply for easy other.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

I love queer history and the preserving of our experiences today. The photography was brilliant, and the interviews were handled wonderfully. This is a great source of inspiration for those of us who get to experience queer love.

Gay marriage is not even a decade old yet. For queer couples their partnerships can be whatever they want them to be. For the couples in this book they might have been in long partnerships then married legally, they might have businesses together, they might have had children or not their relationships are as diverse as their personas and it's wonderful that trailblazing couples can be in the relationships that they want how they want and it's charting a course for other couples to show them that they too can have happy relationships in whatever form that may take for them.

What a beautiful book! For fans of photo-books like Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love by Hugh Nini, this edition showcases fantastic photos of, like the title suggests, queer power couples that have proven themselves to be leaders and inspirations within varied professions and communities. Covering areas like music, food, education, sports, and film-- the couples featured in the photographs also provide interesting interviews covering many different topics suitable for each pair.

I was not previously aware of every person featured in the book, but I can confidently say that I learned a great deal about each of them while also basking in the queer joy featured in this book. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys photography, the LGBTQ community and allies, as well as anyone who enjoys learning more about interesting people. This book was a quick read, having finished it in a day, but it is also suitable for reading small sections at a time. This is a gorgeous book and I look forward to adding it to my collection. Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for providing this eARC in exchange for my review.

This is a beautiful book, not only are the photos great but the interviews let you get a glimpse of these couples and their love. Representation is so important and it was nice to see couples that look like my wife and in represented in this book.