Gemini

by Geonn Cannon

Molly Page is a successful chef in charge of her own kitchen on Squire’s Isle. But despite her success, she still feels incomplete. The feeling is magnified when she learns her estranged twin sister has died in a car accident. Suddenly, Molly finds herself utterly alone. The world slips even further off its axis when a mystery woman arrives on the island and reveals that she was her sister’s partner. Forced to see a side of her sister that she always denied existed, Molly is forced to relive painful memories on her way to slowly discovering who she really is.

Genres: Lesbian, LGBT

174 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 19, 2009

About the author

Geonn Cannon is a male author who grew up in Oklahoma, thousands of miles from the nearest coastline, who found his calling in stories about women who live on an island in the Pacific Northwest. In 2010, Geonn became the first male author to win the prestigious Golden Crown Literary Society Award for his novel "Gemini." In 2015, he won it again for "Dogs of War." He has written two official tie-in novels for Stargate SG-1, and his Riley Parra novels have been turned into an Emmy-nominated webseries by Tello Films. His first name is pronounced just like "John."

Reviews

[Heinerway · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not your typical girl-meets-girl kind of story. In fact, it's not a romance. Well yes, there is a romance, but it's more the story of two twin sisters, April and Molly, and also a little bit the story of April and her wife. And it's a sad story. So sad and also so good. I have to admit it. I cried.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my 1st review on Goodreads. This book compelled me to say something. I have never came across a book so heartbreaking. The author is gifted in capturing very painful moments in words, and I've never cried so much reading a book before. It is a story of love and loss. Two strangers brought together by mutual love and bond for the person they love. The story is bittersweet and l am glad and in the same time regretting the fact that I've found this book because I can already tell it's going to haunt me for a very long time.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I edited the very first edition of this book oh so long ago. Saw its winning ways even then. Outstanding characterization of self-discovery and familial (twin) relationships.

[Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple love story yet complex. The description of the food was delightful and felt like a character in the story. The main characters are working to deal with a tragedy and can not do so alone. Molly reminds me of many people that struggle to face up to who they are. Robin's pain and guilt is haunting and believable. Shane is steady and likeable. When we hurt, it is important to know that we do not need and should not have to hurt alone.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite of Geonn's stories!

[Crim · Rating 3 out of 5]

A completely average book: The characterization is not spectacular, but no one was annoying or instantly came off as a cliche; the writing is a generic, basic style that you get used to and stop noticing; there is good use of flashbacks for the most part. The restaurant, the main character being a chef, is an interesting setting. Would have been 4 stars, but it went on for too long once the main conflict was resolved, got progressively less interesting, and the structure reminded me of a fanfic's attempt to provide closure to all issues raised in the comments.