While the Duke Was SleepingEngland's Sweethearts, #1by Samara Parish(post may contain affiliate links) While the Duke Was Sleeping is a fun historical romance by Samara Parish and the first book in the England's Sweethearts series. This book was inspired by the movie While You Were Sleeping, which is on my list of favorite holiday movies… Continue reading While the Duke Was Sleeping is a fun historical romance by Samara Parish and the first book in the England’s Sweethearts series (4/5 stars)
The Kiss Bet, Volume 1The Kiss Bet, #1by Ingrid Ochoa(post may contain affiliate links) The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1 by Ingrid Ochoa is an adorable coming-of-age graphic novel. It's Sara's senior year and she just turned eighteen. She wants her first kiss to be special, with someone she actually cares about. Her best friend, Patrick,… Continue reading The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1 by Ingrid Ochoa is an adorable coming-of-age graphic novel (4/5 stars)
The Chosen and the Beautifulby Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo's debut novel. I'm a huge fan of Nghi Vo's work, and I am almost caught up on her entire back catalogue. I think all I have… Continue reading The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)
Helen of Troy, 1993by Maria Zoccola(post may contain affiliate links) Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. I did a blended read where I followed along in the physical book while listening to the audiobook, which was narrated… Continue reading Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)
Tress of the Emerald SeaSecret Project, #1by Brandon Sandersonnarrated by Michael Kramer(post may contain affiliate links) Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements. I had such a fun time reading this book! I borrowed the audiobook from my local library, and by the time I got… Continue reading Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements (4.5/5 stars)
Mixed-Upby Kami Garciaillustrated by Brittney Williamslettering by Comiccraft(post may contain affiliate links) Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences. Stella is entering fifth grade in the same class as her two best friends. To make things even better, their favorite tv show just announced a new guidebook and video… Continue reading Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences (4.5/5 stars)
Out on a Limbby Hannah Bonam-Youngnarrated by Victoria Connolly(post may contain affiliate links) Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young. Win strives to be as independent as possible, never wanting to be coddled for her limb difference. After a phenomenal one-night stand with a charming stranger at… Continue reading Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young (4.5/5 stars)
Finding Homeby Lauren Rowe(post may contain affiliate links) Finding Home by Lauren Rowe is a contemporary rockstar romance with suspense elements. I had a fun time reading this book. It felt like potato chip reading for me; e.g. I just kept wanting to read one more chapter. I ended up finishing the latter half of… Continue reading Finding Home by Lauren Rowe is a contemporary rockstar romance with suspense elements (4/5 stars)
Wooing the Witch QueenQueens of Villainy, #1by Stephanie Burgisnarrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb(post may contain affiliate links Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance. Queen Saskia successfully wrestled her throne back from her evil uncle, and formed an alliance with two other witch queens in an attempt to keep… Continue reading Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance (4.5/5 stars)
Navigate Your Starsby Jesmyn Wardillustrated by Gina Triplett(post may contain affiliate links) Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett. This revelatory, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated (by Gina Triplett!) meditation on dedication, hard work, and the power of perseverance is a very quick read, coming in at only… Continue reading Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)
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