
C.B. Lee's "Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe" is a charming and high-stakes young adult fantasy romance. It follows Brenda, a science-driven overachiever, and Kat, a "Chosen One" resisting her destiny, who meet when Brenda stumbles into Kat's family coffeeshop. The catch? They're from different universes, which are now beginning to collide. This sapphic love story explores themes of destiny versus free will, the power of connection, and finding love amidst cosmic chaos. Perfect for teens aged 12-18 who enjoy cozy fantasy, portal adventures, and heartwarming LGBTQ+ romance.
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 featuring gorgeous sprayed edges. When Brenda’s internet goes out right before an important scholarship deadline, she stumbles right into Kat’s family’s coffeeshop. Brenda is swept away by cool, confident Kat, who actually cares about Brenda’s 19-step plan to save the world through science. Meanwhile, Kat can’t stop thinking about Brenda, who is smart, passionate, and doesn’t seem to care that Kat is the prophesized Chosen One. The only problem? Kat and Brenda are from different universes. Like need-to-find-a-portal-to-go-on-a-second-date different universes. As their universes collide and things spiral out of control, can a girl who is determined to save the world find love with a girl determined to outrun her destiny?