This queer romance was wild and I loved every page of it. It was the perfect, slightly unhinged vacation read and I highly recommend.

I recently had the pleasure of diving into "Baby Bank" by Sarah Robinson, and I must say, it's a delightful four-star read that ticks all the right boxes for fans of lesbian romance, LGBTQ+ themes, and a healthy dose of humor.

The characters in this novel are a true standout. Mila Torres, our protagonist, is a successful divorce lawyer with a wicked sense of humor. As a bisexual elder millennial, she's relatable and charming, making her journey through love and motherhood both entertaining and heartfelt. The supporting characters, including Mila's Capitol Hill buddies and an ornery cat, add depth and laughter to the mix.

The plot is a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected turns. Mila's quest for motherhood through the unconventional Baby Bank app provides a fresh and modern take on romance. The blending of LGBTQIA+ themes with millennial-specific drama creates a unique and engaging narrative that kept me hooked from start to finish.

Humor is sprinkled generously throughout the book, courtesy of Mila's stand-up comedy and the quirky situations she finds herself in. Sarah Robinson skillfully weaves humor into the story, making it a joy to read. The comedic elements add a lightness to the narrative without compromising the emotional depth of the characters and their relationships.

The book tackles relevant topics such as parenting, successful women navigating modern challenges, and the complexities of dating in the digital age. The multicultural aspects and LGBTQ+ representation are handled with sensitivity and authenticity, adding richness to the story.

While the story is captivating overall, there were moments when the pacing felt a tad rushed, and some character arcs could have been explored in more depth. Additionally, a few plot twists seemed a bit predictable. However, these are mere quibbles in the grand scheme of the novel's charm.

In conclusion, "Baby Bank" is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and humorous take on romance, LGBTQ+ relationships, and the challenges of modern motherhood.
Sarah Robinson's witty storytelling and well-crafted characters make this a standout addition to the genre.

I'll definitely be recommending this gem to fellow readers who enjoy a good laugh and a touch of romance!

Queer rom-com set-up where a woman in her 30s decides to use an app to find the perfect sperm donor and ends up falling in love with the guy's sister during her pregnancy. Chaos ensues. Apparently, apps like this genuinely exist.

Nope. Nope. Nope. I don't even understand what this book was supposed to be about. The author tried to be quirky but it just ended up being juvenile. Hard Pass

More smut than I expected and I loved it. I love when a queer story has substance. Will be recommending!

I jumped at the chance to read Baby Bank, because I love Sarah Robinson's other works. This book didn't connect with me as well as previous ones. While the character development was still there and they were great, I just didn't feel this book.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book and give my honest opinion in return.

I loved this book, it gave me everything I wanted as a reader and more. I am a sucker for a cover and fell in love with the storyline and characters. Well written and kept me engaged :)

I received this book for free for an honest unbiased review from Netgalley.

I wish more books were this well written. Characters were witty and the setting fantastic.

This was such a fun, cute romcom! I love when queer romcoms take tropes that are often very heteronormative and flip them on their head and this book did just that! Instead of crushing on her sperm donor, she crushes on the sperm diner’s sister.

The chemistry between the two FMCs was sparkling, and the whole story was just so fun and funny.

I LOVED this book, and will definitely be reading more by the author! Great representation, humour and cosy rom-com story. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this title before publication. All opinions are my own, and I cannot wait to share the title with friends!

This is such a great novel for queer people looking to escape the same old homophobia tropes we seem to constantly get saddled with. Warm, and friendly, and sweet, I was grinning and rolling around the whole time I was reading it! I especially love that the mane LIs weren't awful to each other, and that the main conflicts came from outside sources. Definitely one to read!

A cute but quirky story of Mila’s journey for her own Happily Ever After. Mila is single, successful lawyer plus late night comedian who is ready for a baby. There’s an app for that! Mila finds the perfect sperm match & it turns out, she has a teensy crush on Mr. Sperm’s sister. Add a few work related complications & a lot of jokes for a whole new spin on that HEA!

The premise is what drew me to this book. Using an app to find a sperm donor and falling for the donor’s sister sounded different and fun. And it is, mostly, if you read this as queer chick-lit. However, if you read it as a romance, as I did, it falls flat.

Like I said above, it’s better if you read this as chick-lit. This is told from Mila’s first-person point of view. And you follow her as she changes just about all the aspects of her life. As a lawyer she’s dealing with a case that goes against her ethics while also juggling her side job as a comedian. She then decides she wants to get pregnant on top of that. Mila and her group of friends were entertaining as they helped her deal with all of it.

As for the romance, Mila meets Ari, the sister of her sperm donor. She recognizes her as a journalist who has been hounding her to talk about a case that Mila is working on. They have a spark from the beginning and I liked their chemistry. However, they spend very little time together on-page and there’s no growth or emotional connection. There are weeks and months between chapters so I can only assume that they spend more time together off-page? I also didn’t like how little Mila respected Ari’s boundaries when she told her she wanted to be just friends. The romance was completely disappointing.

I would be interested in following this series if the romances have more depth to them than this did.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Baby Bank can be a very relatable view into feeling the biological clock ticking away. Mila Torres is 34, and her doctor makes a comment about freezing her eggs/other option to have a child, and she takes it very seriously. There's one major problem: she's very single. Add in her Capitol Hill work for a crappy senator who really doesn't respect women or their rights, Mila is dealing with a lot on her plate. This is a fun look into supportive friends, tough decisions, and learning about your bad tendencies with the goal to do better.

Thank you to NetGalley for the book!

I’m still trying to decide whether I liked this book or not. Humour is a very personal thing, keep that in mind while reading this review, not everyone laughs at the same jokes, so what didn’t work for me may very well be what makes you laugh out loud. Baby Bank is marketed as a “comedic story of LGBTQIA+ romance and millennial-specific drama”, and it took me a while to find anything funny. Maybe I’m too old for “millennial-specific drama”.

Mila is thirty-four, a divorce lawyer by day, a comedian by night. Her doctor suggests that she’s at an age when she should start thinking about whether she wants to have children, suggests she might want to freeze her eggs, but suddenly she decides right now is the right time and a week or so later has found a sperm donor, Aston, on an app and inseminates herself.

The romance comes in the form of the sperm donor’s sister, Ali, a journalist who has been hounding Mila for an article she’s writing about one of her clients, an anti-abortion politician.

I won’t lie, reading this book required a lot of suspension of disbelief. A lot. The whole donor thing is over the top and kinda creepy, even if the author manages to make Aston sound sweet. As the story goes on, Mila is shown as having wanted children all her life, as if being a mother was her goal along, yet when her doctor mentioned it, she seemed completely surprised. To be fair, she could have been stunned by his vagina jokes.

All this asides however, once I stopped trying to make sense of things, it was a fun read, efficiently written and with character growth. 3.5⭐️

Maybe 3.5 ⭐️ This was fun and fast to read. An interesting look into the beginnings of motherhood and a great cast.
I think it fell a little short on developing depth in relationships, making it feel a tad rushed. But it is happy, and that's awesome.
I'm happy it's a series

Is this book believable? Not really. Did I enjoy it? Yes. The pieces fit together too perfectly for me to really believe it, but it was a cute concept. I look forward to more books by this author.

Mila Torres is 34, a successful divorce attorney in Washington DC and lives with her best friends. She also does a comic stand up act on the side. After a visit to her OBG she realizes that it is time for the one thing that she has always wanted to do, become a mom. With the help of her friends she selects a sperm donor via an app and makes contact. In the mean time she meets Ari Elliott a reporter for the Washington Tims. She wants some inside information on one of her firms clients. I wouldn’t have spoiled, but it is in the blurb, Ali is also the sister of the chosen donor.

There is a lot of representation here in ethnicity and queerness. Mila is drawn to Ari and she responds physically and with emotional support. But Ari puts boundaries in place seemingly not wanting more than friendship. There are lots of laugh and humor in the book from comic bits to friends antics and unique situations. But there is some series topics to, especially concerning reproductive rights. Mila makes some questionable personal choices and I like that Robinson doesn’t make the consequences magically disappear.

This is the first book I’ve read by Sarah Robinson and I really liked it!! there so many funny scenes that made me laugh out loud. Definitely looking forward to her future work. It may not be for everyone based on reviews I’ve seen but I think it was pretty good read for pride month(that’s when I read it lololol)

Baby Bank by Sarah Robinson

Published: September 19, 2023
Sarah Robinson
Genre: LGBTQ+
Pages: 324
KKECReads Rating: 4/5
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.

Sarah Robinson first started her writing career as a published poet in high school, and then continued in college, winning several poetry awards and being published in multiple local literary journals. Never expecting to make a career of it, a freelance writing Craigslist job accidentally introduced her to the world of book publishing. Lengthening her writing from poetry to novels, Robinson published her first book through a small press publisher, before moving into self-publishing, and then finally accepting a contract from Penguin Random House two years later.

“These next nine months are going to be interesting.”

This was a cute book. I loved the positivity and inclusion. It’s always so lovely seeing the queer community being represented in such a positive, non-spotlight way where the characters are treated like ordinary characters.

I didn’t like Mila for much of the book. She came across as very self-absorbed and wasn’t the great friend she expected others to be. She does have a significant bit of development, so she gets better.

I loved the character dynamics in this story. My favorite was Isa. Read this, and you’ll know why. I loved Chicky as well; she was such a hoot.

The plot moved smoothly, filled with humor, drama, and the daily mundane that kept things interesting. I enjoyed the concept of having a child alone. I love that that is an option for so many families.

I didn’t know baby banks were a real thing, but it is such a fantastic concept, and I love that there are people in the world who want to help others in such a hugely selfless way.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I would reread this author. I liked her writing style and found her relevant.