I really wanted to love this book, but I did not. However, I feel very strongly about having more queer representation - and I also believe that this book could be for other people, even if it wasn't for me - so I do not plan to leave a public rating and review on any of my social media platforms.

It took me a while to articulate what exactly I was struggling with in this book. In the end, I realized it felt unrealistic - and not for the reasons Sarah Robinson articulated that publishers had turned the book down. Among the most realistic parts for me was the use of a sperm donor by an older woman who decided to become a single mother. I loved that premise; it's the whole reason I wanted to read this book. I'm approaching Mila's age myself and am beginning to ask the same questions about whether I want to be a mother and how, especially as someone who is unpartnered. I am glad this story is being told, and I am sorry that publishers couldn't buy that premise. I completely did.

What I couldn't buy was a lawyer who specializes in divorce not making her sperm donor sign a contract to relinquish his parental rights. What I couldn't buy was that the main characters never dated - they go straight from situationship to engaged. What I couldn't buy was that Mila was supposed to have recognized her selfishness, but right before asking a woman to become a part of her family, she chooses the baby's name so the new mother would have no say in it. What I couldn't buy was that Ari bought a ring and was "waiting for you to be ready" but spent much of the book avoiding romance with Mila.

Beyond that, there are gratuitous references to pop culture (did we really need a "Gaylor Swift" reference in a published book?) or author self inserts that seemed preachy ("I used to literally avoid lesbians because of that. That whole wave of trans and multisexual exclusionary feminism is toxic as hell." felt ripped from mid-2010s tumblr debates. Especially given the tidal wave of transphobic legislation throughout the US right now, holding the struggles of bi/pan folks and trans folks up equally felt inappropriate. I understand the point the author was making because it is something you can see amongst lesbians. But the impact of lesbians excluding trans folks is very different than the impact of excluding multisexual folks, and that didn't feel well-interrogated to me.).

An emblematic example of the odd feeling I had throughout this book comes on the final pages of the book which felt like a weird call out of the author's own readers. The characters are discussing how they'll write books about us. "Maybe we'd include a few spicy scenes and that would bring in the folks." The other character replies, "Yes, because fetishizing female relationships is the only way to make something like that actually popular with the masses." Given that the book did include a few spicy scenes, it seemed like the author was calling all her readers as only reading the book to fetishize female relationships. What an odd note to end this book on!

Again, I am glad to see many other positive reviews, and I wish the author so much luck in her self-publishing journey! Diversity of stories is so important. I do not plan to be an obstacle in the author's path by publishing this review anywhere other than on NetGalley.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and rate the book.

My main takeaway from this book was the absolutely beautiful representation of found family, it showed how families can come in so many different forms and queer ones especially make such a beautiful foundation. I’ve never read such a lovely un judgemental book about an unconventional way of having children, Milas journey of motherhood was gorgeous and the romance aspect of this book was just the icing on the cake! An absolutely phenomenal pride month read!

This was such a fun read. Women empowerment at its best! The characters were great and easy to love. It was a very easy read…went by sooo fast!! Without giving away too much … if only there was an app like that. It honestly sounds so fun to find sperm that way. so if you’re looking for a lighthearted funny read… give baby bank a try!!

This book is super cute and super inclusive - a great Pride Month read
I love that the main "conflict" doesn't involve toxic behaviors, but journalistic integrity and healthy boundaries
I love how there is a found family and comedic stand up routines
it's also hilarious to see a book talk about the "distance" between Northern Virginia, DC, and MD and how residents of each kind of look down on each other - Being a native of the region myself, it was fun to read about crossing bridges and laugh about how far Germantown MD and Woodbridge VA are from DC
I like the representation of family being what you make and deciding to have a baby on your own terms, the funny telanovella my sperm donor is my lover's brother bit is also a cute twist
I recommend this to anyone who wants a good romance, great spicy scenes, and also someone who wants something out of the heteronormative romance spectrum

Not really my kind of book, but I was pleasantly surprised. Quick light read that with a cute storyline.

Romance is not my usual genre but this lesbian romcom was super cute and fun. Well written book with likeable characters, I wanted to be part of their tribe and chosen family. Great diversity of characters in ethnicity and their queerness. Many fitting themes around female reproductive issues such as abortion, sterilization and a sperm donation for artificial insemination. Many laugh out loud moment that i appreciated as a mom of 3, especially around the shocked and disgusted reactions of the reality of child birth. I won’t spoil it here, you should read it for yourself. A book about female empowerment and holding other up. Recommended read. 3.5/5

Great story, strong women taking control of their lives and a whole new way to find a baby daddy.
Swiping for a sperm donor to leave his deposit in a mutually chosen hotel adds a lot to this story.
Who knew?
This was a fun read and I would recommended it.


Thank you #NetGalley #Babybank for this ARC

The book had an interesting premise, but the execution just wasn't there. Mila wants to become a mom because her doctor tells her that she should think about freezing her eggs, due to her age. After the appointment, Mila's friends tell her about an app called Baby Bank, which is an app to get free sperm donations. Mila meets a man named Aston, and she inseminates herself. It turns out that his sister, Ari, is someone that Mila has a crush on. The pregnancy seemed to be too easy, and it seemed like a rash decision to make. She wants to be pregnant and then she is.

There were so many subplots and I don't think any of them were fully developed. Mila is a lawyer by day and a stand-up comedian by night. She helps Ari, who is a reporter, and she gets into trouble with her job by making an unethical decision. Ari has a backstory that was really upsetting to read. I think a content warning would be helpful before reading this book.

I didn't feel connected to Mila's journey toward being a mother, and I didn't feel the connection between Mila and Ari. It seemed like instant love, and their HEA felt rushed.

Thanks to NetGalley and Books by Sarah Robinson for an ARC.

I DNF'd this book at 51%. While I can handle insta-love, there was literally zero interaction between Mila and Ari before the fixation began. Additionally, there was no chemistry. The few interactions they had before things became "spicy" were lukewarm at best, and they knew next to nothing about each other, beyond surface level. The pregnancy situation was an absolute impulse decision. There was no lead up and no back story. One second, Mila is offhandedly mentioning becoming a mom, and the next, she's arranging a meet up to put a complete stranger's baby juice inside her. I understand that this is what the book is all about, but it happened so quickly that we didn't have time to start caring about Mila, let alone rooting for her success in her quest to become a mom. There's also a lot of side plots, all seemingly with high stakes. This book wasn't fun for me; it was an anxiety-filled thrill ride... moving from one extreme to the next with no time to process any of the action or enjoy the adventure. This one wasn't for me at all.

"Things to do, people to make, that sorta thing..." Oh, the pansexual trip to motherhood in this severely independent and technology advanced century we find ourselves in.

I laughed and loved up this book as if I were reading my bestie's diary. I adored the fact that the mom to be had real feelings towards her little alien invader... not instalove, no hallmark movie moments, but descriptions of a fierce need to protect what she had made and an acknowledgement that she would fall in love over time. Finally, a real account of motherhood I can applaud.

The lawyer/comedienne finding her conscience, morally and ethically, was an interesting plot and once she paired up with the swoon worthy reporter? The writing was on the wall. The app? Just makes a small queer world that much smaller and I wholeheartedly giggled at the little web woven from it.

This author has such a unique voice- the writing is authentic and with it comes a lot of laughter, a lot of sighing, and loads of steamy scenes where you wonder if you need to do any laundry. Truly, a fun read and I cannot wait to read more from this universe she's created for us readers to play in.

Mila's biological clock is ticking, so she downloads an app that helps you find the perfect sperm donor and stumbles upon the ideal candidate. The only issue is she kinda sorta knows his sister and maybe also has some feelings for her, talk about a plot twist!

Baby Bank was honestly so cute, had tons of laugh out loud banter, and gave me all the feel goods! Can't wait for more of this series.

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.

I thought this was a fun and enjoyable read. I liked the characters, and friends and family. Mila’s mom gets her own special nod. I’m more familiar with the author from her sweet Heart Lake series (2022) but have read a f/f romance from her too. It looks like this is the first in a new series of stand alone lesbian books. I will be ready to read what ever the author writes next.

Thank you to Sarah Robinson for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review.

Hello hello back with another review. I really liked this book but it reminded me a lot of the single woman wants a baby and then finds love type of story and I’ve read that a lot. I did enjoy the character development. I give it a 4/5 stars and I can’t wait to see it on shelves soon

This book is all about female empowerment and choosing the family you want. Mila is a single pansexual woman who wants to start having a family on her own. When she finds out about an app that she could swipe right on a perfect sperm donor, she jumps on the opportunity. After Mila picks her ideal candidate, she soon realizes she knows his sister, Ari, and she might have feelings for her. This is when things start to get interesting, leading up to Mila giving birth.

The writing was very well done. I felt it was realistic and full of heart. It was easy to fall in love with the characters and immediately invest in the story. There were plenty of witty one-liners that I had to laugh out loud constantly. I loved that Mila had instant support from her friends and, eventually, from her mother. It shows that sometimes family is not just blood but people you want in your circle who love and support you no matter what. If you’re looking for a cute, humorous story that is feel-good for your soul, I highly recommend Baby Bank.

Thank you to NetGallery for giving me a copy of this book.

Mila is in her mid-30s, single, and wants to have a baby. The book explores that journey along with her new friendship with Ari. There were lots of laughs, but also some emotional storylines as well. This is the first book in the Queerly Devoted series and I can’t wait to read the next one.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for Baby Bank to come out September 19, 2023.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974


A cute story that explores the mind and actions of a woman whose time to conceive is dwindling. Add to the equation, two doting friends and a brother and sister that she is interested in. One for his sperm and his sister for love.

This would make a funny Lifetime or LOGO movie. It is a fantastic one sitting read with many lovable characters.

This book was cute, fun and gave me all the feels!! The female empowerment and diversity was on point. I may be a straight, white woman but that doesn't matter when it comes to feeling girl power!! I also experienced some emotional moments taking me back to when I was pregnant with my own kids. As a single mother, I could relate to Mila in many ways. I felt like I was her doing it all over again. Trying to figure out my life and all of the new changes that come with being a mother. I had so much fun reading this book. I laughed out loud numerous times. I absolutely loved all of the characters. What a wonderful, emotional, feel-good story! If you're looking for a fun, fast read, I highly recommend Baby Bank!!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this weirdly funny book

mila torres is a successful lawyer and a comedian by night and she is more attracted to girls

but she also wants a baby and when her friends introduce her to baby bank...an app that lets you swipe for sperm...yeah thats right

and with a likely candidate picked for his sperm the meeting is set up but it doesnt help whilst waiting for him to do his thing that mila bumps into his sister and thats when things start to get interesting....

a weirdly funny read that i hope is far into the future for this to be so real...