Author: Ashleah

Animal lover, badass knitter, and quite a good cook.
Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Middle East Author, Novel, Romance, YA

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

These Infinite ThreadsThis Woven Kingdom, #2by Tahereh Mafinarrated by Kate Reading(post may contain affiliate links) These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Kate Reading. We follow… Continue reading These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

Books, Food, Humor, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire is a memoir with lots of great and down-to-earth advice (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Bootsby Reba McEntirenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire is a memoir with lots of great and down-to-earth advice. I listened to the audiobook, which… Continue reading Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire is a memoir with lots of great and down-to-earth advice (4/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Humor, Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans

In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Lifeby Amy Schneidernarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author.… Continue reading In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir (5/5 stars)

Books, Memoir, Non-Fiction, True Crime

Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford is a nature-based true crime memoir (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trailby Andrea Lankfordnarrated by Kristi Burns(post may contain affiliate links) Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford is a nature-based true crime memoir. I did… Continue reading Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford is a nature-based true crime memoir (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sports Romance, Trans

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cleat Cuteby Meryl Wilsnernarrated by Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades(post may contain affiliate links) Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Dana Varden and Zim Avaltrades. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Soccer star Grace is… Continue reading Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Suspense/Thriller

Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romantic suspense and the third book in The O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Twisted SecretsThe O'Malleys, #3by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romantic suspense and the third book in The O'Malleys series. The book jumps between several points of view chapters, including our two main love interests. Olivia is the half-daughter of the former boss of the Russian mob… Continue reading Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romantic suspense and the third book in The O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Pretend You Don’t See Her by Mary Higgins Clark is a mystery/thriller from one of the greats (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Pretend You Don't See Herby Mary Higgins Clark(post may contain affiliate links) Pretend You Don't See Her by Mary Higgins Clark is a mystery/thriller from one of the greats. We alternate between the point of view from multiple characters. Lacey is moving up the ladder in Manhattan real estate. While showing a luxury condo, she is… Continue reading Pretend You Don’t See Her by Mary Higgins Clark is a mystery/thriller from one of the greats (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar is a memoir reflecting upon what it really meant to have “grown up Duggar” (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Counting the Cost: A Memoirby Jill Duggarwith Derick Dillard & Craig Borlasenarrated by Jill Duggar(post may contain affiliate links) Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar is a memoir reflecting upon what it really meant to have "grown up Duggar." I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author. Jill, the second daughter and fourth… Continue reading Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar is a memoir reflecting upon what it really meant to have “grown up Duggar” (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Trans

Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Murder and MamonTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #4by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen series. Lila's three godmothers--the "Calendar Crew" made up of April, Mae, and June--are celebrating the opening of their new laundromat. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Satire

Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel (2.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Not Forever, But For Nowby Chuck Palahniuknarrated by Raphael Corkhill(post may contain affiliate links) Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel. The audiobook is narrated by Raphael Corkhill. Otto and Cecil are brothers who belong to a family of wealthy, but sociopathic murderers for hire. Their father is missing… Continue reading Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel (2.5/5 stars)