Emma R. Alban’s Sapphic Victorian novel, ‘Don’t Want You Like A Best Friend,’ is a charming and witty homage to the classic tales of the genre.

There are a handful of reasons a reader may choose to pick up Emma R. Alban's debut novel, Don't Want You Like A Best Friend. They include but certainly are not limited to the following: It's a historical romance, so for genre lovers, that will be enough. It's queer, so if it's representation you're seeking, look no further. Or, maybe you're like me, and you do very much judge a book by its cover–sorry, not sorry– and are caught in the Leni Kauffman/ Taylor Swift craze that is sweeping the genre and world, respectively. No matter how the book gets into your hands, if you choose to follow through on your purchase, you are guaranteed a quality read. No stranger to stringing words together on a page, Emma is a seasoned and passionate screenwriter and novelist whose love for this genre, her characters, and her community shines through every aspect of her tale (which, yes, is worthy of its title).