When you have to figure out interdimensional travel to go on a date -

This was adorable! I loved our two girls: Brenda, a driven high school senior with a detailed plan to get into college and save the world, and Kat, a somewhat jaded girl who's struggling with personal tragedy and huge societal expectations. I particularly enjoyed Kat's journey and how she leaned to open up to others again.

This was more than just a sweet sapphic coffeeshop young adult romance (the coffeeshop aspect of the two girls' relationship is only really there for the initial meet-cute). We have the rewriting of history by the victors/villains, the immigrant diaspora experience, parallel universes colliding, romance, humor, magic, and even a murder mystery! I would say the villain was obvious, but on the other hand I was embarrassingly blind to another aspect of it. I did have a hard time remembering some of the side characters, like Brenda's friends and Kat's ex-friends/acquaintances, but I was more interested in the plot and the romance anyway.

Love wins! Sapphics save the world (again)!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
# Pages: 400
Publication Date: 06.10.25

“All I can feel through our connection is her, her love, her power, her intention surging warm and gentle and kind where our hands meet.”

☕️ Fantasy
☕️ Sapphic Romance
☕️ LGBTQ+
☕️ Anxiety Lesbian
☕️ Bisexual Chaos
☕️ Cozy
☕️ Coffee Dates
☕️ Alternate Universe
☕️ Chosen One

Book Overview:
A geeky overachiever determined to save the world through science and a troublemaking chosen one lashing out against her destiny meet and fall in love in a magical coffeeshop as their two very different universes begin to collide in the deluxe trade paperback edition of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe, C.B. Lee's fun, sapphic, cozy fantasy YA romance

“Coffeeshop In An Alternate Universe” by CB Lee was super cute and cozy. It had a great romantic build up and loved the complex world building and all the twists and turns that were thrown out along the way. With such a unique and original ideas.

Kat: is a bisexual chosen one and a chaotic disaster. Who happens to have lost her spell ingredients in her messy room.
Brenda: is an anxiety driven prototype lesbian. She is a geek and can do a lot of things. Is talking to girls one?

I loved their relationship. How much they showed up for each other and the world hoping to just see each other and have that quality time. Definitely perfect for the intended YA audience.

Overall, I really enjoyed this cozy atmospheric read. I look forward to reading more work from CB Lee.

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group | Feiwel & Friends for this ARC.

I went in expecting a very lighthearted coffeeshop romance, but instead I got a whole magical world filled with mythical creatures, a Ritual, and a mysterious Order. The world building is complex and the mystery at the heart of the book is well thought out.

In addition to all of the great plot twists and turns I didn't expect, we do still get our cute coffeeshop romance. The relationship between Kat and Brenda is very sweet and lighthearted, and I loved the way they were so willing to hop into another world just to see each other.

Overall, this book is much more than a romance. It's a great fantasy mystery filled with a strong appreciation for magic. 4.8/5 stars.

Omg! The plot twist after plot twist after plot twist. I have been so busy with college so it took some time to actually read this but I’m so glad I did! It was a cute and fast read. The relationships between families, friends, and couples were done so well! Don’t get me started on the plot, I never read something like this before. How the author even got the idea is crazy. I love how creative people can be. I will be reading from this author in the future! I only wished I read this in October, the vibes would be even better.

This was sooo cute!! I received an eARC for this one and despite YA not really being my thing (28F) I thought this sounded like something I would’ve loved to read when I was younger.

It didn’t disappoint! It reminded me of Legends and Lattes but slightly more romance and buildup within their relationship. It def felt a little too young but I think it works with the intended audience which is why I gave it all the stars!

Such a cozy and enjoyable read.