The Tenth Muse: Rebellion

by C.C. González, Sarah Mesh (Editor), L.E. Eldridge

Rebellion is not only resistance, it is reclamation.

This anthology gathers sapphic stories about breaking free from the expectations that confine us. Each piece explores what it means to reject silence, challenge inherited beliefs, and live fully and unapologetically. These are stories of defiance, tenderness, and transformation, where rebellion becomes an act of self-definition and love becomes liberation.

All proceeds support The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN), an organization building a world where healing is accessible, collective, and rooted in justice. NQTTCN envisions communities that can recover from trauma, violence, and systemic oppression through care, connection, and the power of collective healing.

Every story in this collection carries that same vision—of people living, loving, and healing beyond the limits imposed on them.

Love loudly. Live freely. Be your own revolution.

Featuring Stories From
CC Gonzalez
Chloe Slate
Darva Green
E.A. Noble
E.A.M Trofimenkoff
Evelyn Leigh
J.S. Jasper
Karmen Lee
Marley Valentine
Monique Goode
Sarah Zane
Sofia Rose

775 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 3, 2026

Reviews

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to read one of these amazing short stories ( what i know will be amazing stories because hello did you see the authors in this)
so for free roam by Evelyn leigh this was my thoughts : This short story set in a smex club is freaking steaming. Its also sweet and heartwarming seeing someone explore a part of themselves and heal from past experiences in a safe space with a kind consent forward passionate partner. But yes the spice is top tier... enjoy

[Andrea (looseleftlesbian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was only 18% in and I already knew I was going to love this and want more! Thank you to the author for the ARC! This is a novella, Once Upon Her Dream, from the sapphic anthology The Tenth Muse: Rebellion..

The world building that the author was able to create with the amount of pages is astonishing. The world sounds beautiful and I wouldn’t mind hearing more about it and having a full novel with the world and the main characters. With that being said, it is still an amazing, full story, which I feel is a no small feat seeing as this is a novella.

While it’s fast paced, the fated mates aspect of the novella helps with it not feeling too insta-lovey. i think the author does a great job at depicting grief. It might sound odd, but I think seeing Fermena’s grief also makes it easier to believe the love between her and Isyss.

I did want a little bit more at the end in terms of seeing their life together, but other than that, I loved the love story between Fermena and Isyss. The dialogue between Saraia and Fermena was perfect as well.

[Mrs. Pendragon Pages · Rating 5 out of 5]

had the honor to to ARC read one of the stories in this anthology.

Free Roam, by Evelyn Leigh
Evelyn pulled no stops writing this story. Just the author’s note alone had me teary-eyed. This short Bi4Bi sapphic novella will live rent-free in my head for a long time. It is a beautiful short read that had me melting over the delicious banter and the hot AF kinky scenes between Victoria and Raquel. These two gorgeous women were on FIREEE (and Chapter 6 was chef’s kiss). And the tension… You could feel it come through the pages (or was that just me? Lol).

I loved everything about this short story and cannot wait to read all the other stories in this anthology.

All proceeds go to the @NQTTCN the national queer and trans therapists of color network.

[Sunny D · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given the chance to read Free Roam by Evelyn Leigh and it was everything and more. The concept, the banter, the entire moment was PERFECTION!

Rae was shy at first, unsure of what she wanted out of this experience but then she just let herself go and had the time of her life. I loved the representation of not being fully sure how to approach a woman, and also her body.

BUT THEN VIK!!!! Oh she was everything. Her confidence was smooth, and she made Rae comfortable each time. I loved it so much.

And the SPICE??? 10/10. It was hot, it was sexy and it was giving. I definitely will be reading the other stories when I get a chance.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was gifted an ARC of Free Roam by Evelyn Leigh.

“Does that feel good, pretty girl? Do you need more?”

I need more of Evelyn Leigh's sapphic writing!! This novella was short, sweet and veryyyy spicy 🔥🔥 I loved the chemistry between Rae and Vic. I also love a good kink club hehe

Thank you Evelyn Leigh for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are honest, and I am leaving a review voluntarily.

[Zoey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Evelyn Leigh for providing me with a copy of Free Roam! So hot, so precious, so good 😮‍💨✨

[marisflo2024 · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a lovely and hot story! It was the perfect New Year Novella. I loved both FMC’s and enjoyed this quick read. Thank you Evelyn Leigh for the advanced copy!

[Sharecias SmutLust · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free Roam was a cute short , it’s just with Evelyn a short just isn’t enough lol I just love her writing

[Aaliyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was my first sapphic novel and it won’t be my last. I really enjoyed both characters. It did end short and I was ready for more! It was very spicy and cute read.