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Leah on the Offbeat

by Becky Albertalli

Spice 1 out of 5, Sweet1/5 · Sweet: Kisses only

Leah Burke, girl-band drummer, master of deadpan and Simon Spier's best friend, takes center stage in this novel of first love and senior-year angst.

Spice
1/5
Burn
Slow
Pages
~343
Ending
HEA
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How spicy is Leah on the Offbeat?

Leah on the Offbeat is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.

  • Steam: Glimpses and kisses
  • Burn: Slow burn
  • Pairing: Two women
  • POV: First person, heroine's POV only
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    Leah on the Offbeat: quick answers

    How spicy is Leah on the Offbeat?

    Leah on the Offbeat is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.

    Is Leah on the Offbeat a standalone?

    Yes, Leah on the Offbeat is a standalone. You can read it on its own.

    What tropes are in Leah on the Offbeat?

    Leah on the Offbeat features friends to lovers. It is a slow burn F/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Leah on the Offbeat have content warnings?

    Our notes for Leah on the Offbeat include: homophobia. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Leah on the Offbeat?

    If you loved Leah on the Offbeat, try If There's No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout, What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen, Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson. They share its friends to lovers energy at a similar spice level.