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  Book Review:   Venus, Vanishing: A Novel   by Rebecca Birrell Rating:   ★★★★☆ (4.02 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I received a free advance review copy (ARC) of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, critiques, and analyses presented below are entirely my own. Publication and Context Title:   Venus, Vanishing: A Novel Author:   Rebecca Birrell Expected Publication Date:   October 27, 2026 Publisher:   Henry Holt and Co. Page Count:   352 pages Format:   Softcover (ASIN: 1250457238 / ISBN: 9781250457233) Genres:   Historical Fiction / Queer / LGBT / Lesbian / Adult Contextual Backdrop: Slated for release in late October 2026,   Venus, Vanishing   is positioned as a blisteringly passionate entry into queer historical fiction. Drawing direct comparative nods to celebrated authors of the genre like Sarah Waters, Yael van der Wouden, and Alice Winn, Rebecca Birrell’s novel centers on the in...