Where the Library HidesSecrets of the Nile, #2by Isabel Ibañeznarrated by Ana Osorio and Ahmed Hamad(post may contain affiliate links) Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology. I LOVED the first book in this duology, What the River Knows.… Continue reading Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology (4/5 stars)
Bound PathsCompass Points, #3by Jillian Witt(post may contain affiliate links) Bound Paths is the third fantasy romance in the Compass Points series by Jillian Witt. The Compass Points series is set in a world inspired by United States National Parks, which I think is a fun hook. I loved the worldbuilding, where fae are separated… Continue reading Bound Paths is the third fantasy romance in the Compass Points series by Jillian Witt (4/5 stars)
Culpritsedited by Gary Phillips & Richard Brewer(post may contain affiliate links) Culprits is a crime thriller anthology of short stories edited by Gary Phillips and Richard Brewer. It follows a crew of professional thieves after they go their separate ways after the biggest heist of their lives. This book really caught (and kept!) my attention… Continue reading Culprits is a crime thriller anthology of short stories edited by Gary Phillips and Richard Brewer (3.75/5 stars)
Nickedby M.T. Andersonnarrated by Euan Morton(post may contain affiliate links) Nicked by M.T. Anderson is a queer historical fiction featuring the true story of a quest to steal the bones of a long-dead saint. I initially tried reading the digital review copy I received from NetGalley, but it was hard for me to get into… Continue reading Nicked by M.T. Anderson is a a queer historical fiction featuring the true story of a quest to steal the bones of a long-dead saint (3.5/5 stars)
The City of Stardustby Georgia Summers(post may contain affiliate links) The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author's debut. The Everly family has been cursed for so long they are unsure why it started. The best and brightest in every generation disappears as punishment for a for… Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
How to Fall for a ScoundrelHer Majesty's Rebels, #2by Kate Bateman(post may contain affiliate links) How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman is a historical romance following one of three women who run London's most successful private investigation firm. This is book two in the Her Majesty's Rebels series, but it can absolutely be… Continue reading How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman is a historical romance following one of three women who run London’s most successful private investigation firm (4.5/5 stars)
How to Win Friends and Influence Fungiedited by Dr. Chris Balakrishnan & Matt Wasowskiillustrations by Kristen Orr(post may contain affiliate links) How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is a fun collection of STEM essays from the folks at Nerd Nite. I love science journalism and this was a very interesting and somewhat bawdy read.… Continue reading How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is a fun collection of STEM essays from the folks at Nerd Nite (3.5/5 stars)
It's All Relativeby Rachel Mageenarrated by Tanya Eby(post may contain affiliate links) It's All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set around a big family wedding. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along with my physical copy. Tanya Eby is always lovely… Continue reading It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set around a big family wedding (3.75/5 stars)
The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)
Can't Spell Treason Without TeaTomes & Tea, #1by Rebecca Thornenarrated by Jessica Threet(post may contain affiliate links) Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements. This was really cute! I ended up borrowing the audiobook from my library so that I could listen while I was making… Continue reading Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements (3.75/5 stars)
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