September looks set to be full of sapphic vibes and we’re for it. The month is bringing with it a whole host of amazing books with sapphic representation that you’ll absolutely want to add to your TBR.
From epic fantasy stories to fun romances, the month has something for everyone who loves a good WLW book. So here are just a few of the sapphic books that being released in September 2025.
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Among The Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon
You’ve probably heard of the best-selling fantasy Priory Of The Orange Tree, even if you haven’t picked it up yet. Among The Burning Flowers is a prequel to the Roots of Chaos series, set before Priory and covering the time when the Draconic Army started to wake up again.
We see how the capital of Yscalin is transformed overnight, how this affects the wider country and how people prepare to fight, all from the point of view of three different characters.
With great world-building, a look at the history of Draconic beasts and secrets to be unravelled, it is the perfect introduction to Samantha Shannon’s world.
Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun
If sapphic romance is more you’re thing, Alison Cochrun’s new book, Every Step She Takes, is perfect September reading.
Following Sadie and Mal as they are thrown together on a European adventure – after Sadie gets drunk on the plane and comes out to Mal – Cochrun brings her usual funny and poignant writing to the story. As well as fun romance, this book deals with the joy of letting your past go and starting new as your authentic self.
Song Of The Hell Witch by Taylor Hartley
This atmospheric romantasy is all about female empowerment and smashing the patriarchy, bringing with it some truly excellent LGBTQ+ representation. With a bisexual main character, sapphic polyamorous side characters and really stunning trans-femme rep, all on top of a fast-paced and captivating plot, this is a book you won’t be able to put down.
Featuring a unique magic system where women can become Hell Witches and develop powers after going through something traumatic, the story follows Prudence who has to keep her magic a secret. Living in a world where a religious cult is growing stronger, she’s forced to seek help from the man she left years ago when she was looking for a better life.
With a strong focus on sisterhood and female empowerment, Song of the Hell Witch is the perfect start to a new series.
Try Your Worst by Chatham Greenfield
Cosy vibes, a mystery to be solved and rivals to lovers – pretty much a perfect combination.
Sadie and Cleo have been rivals since birth, but Cleo has been happily winning everything they face each other in. Now in their senior year, they’re both up for valedictorian, but someone is pulling increasingly serious pranks and setting them up to take the fall. The only way to clear their names and maintain their perfect records is to join forces to try and find the real culprit. The two start to learn more about themselves and each other, growing closer until they start to question whether this rivalry is worth it.
This is a cute and fun YA sapphic story about growing up and discovering yourself. The mystery element adds a lot of low-stakes fun, and you won’t be able to put this book down.
Season of Fear by Emily Cooper
If you like sapphic vibes and spooky forests, Season of Fear is absolutely the book for you. Ilse lives in a village where it pays to be afraid. Located on the edge of a forest that is filled with monsters, the village is protected by the monstrous Saint of Fear, who demands the women’s fear as payment for its protection. There’s just one problem – Ilse is unable to feel fear.
When the Saint discovers this, it threatens to kill Ilse’s sister if she not able to find her fear. Determined to save her sister’s life, Ilse walks into the terrifying forest to search but ends up discovering a lot more than she bargained for.
This atmospheric horror fantasy will have you gripped from page one and desperately rooting for Ilse as she continues to fight to save her sister and her village.
Rules For Fake Girlfriends By Raegan Revord
Avery Blackwell is obsessed with rom-coms but is always single. When she abandons her plans to attend Columbia to instead spend her freshman year at her recently deceased mother’s alma mater in England, Avery is determined to change things.
She meets local girl Charlie on the train and makes a deal – if Avery pretends to be Charlie’s girlfriend to make an ex jealous, Charlie will help Avery solve the on-campus scavenger hunt her mother left on campus. As the two explore Brighten together and fake their relationship, it doesn’t take long for Avery to start feeling like maybe things are more than they seem.
Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrisey
Want a sapphic story with Halloween vibes? Everything She Does Is Magic will get you in the mood for spooky season while delivering a cute grumpy/sunshine romance that you’ll adore.
Darcy Keller loves her hometown of Fableview (where it’s Halloween every day) and enjoys the autumn festivities but she’s very ready to leave for college next year. Unfortunately, her parents expect her to stay put and take over their Halloween empire.
Anya is the new girl in town and a real-life witch who is almost a full member of her coven. To complete her initiation, she needs to choose a mortal ally to act as her “protector”, but having moved around so much, she doesn’t have anyone she can ask.
To solve both their problems, the two girls join forces, but it doesn’t take long for feelings to risk getting in the way of everything else they want.
Lady Like by Mackenzi Lee
If you watched Bridgerton and thought it needed more sapphic love, Lady Like is the answer.
Harriet has never wanted to get married. She’s the educated daughter of a high-class sex worker and has spent her life playing men on the seediest stages in London while pursuing women. Things change, however, when her previously anonymous father tells her that she’ll lose the trust he created for her unless she starts living a more respectable life and finds a husband.
In comparison, Emily has always wanted to get married. She’s the perfect choice for a Regency bride, apart from a youthful mistake that has left her a social pariah. Already betrothed to the only man who will take her, Emily flees to London to try and find a better match.
Both women decide on the same duke and become rivals for his attention, resulting in a tongue-in-cheek summer season. As they both try to secure a proposal, they start to realise that they might be chasing the wrong relationship.
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