Anthology, Books, Debut Author

Some Tordotcom updates: TorCon & the 2022 Debut Sampler

I'm taking a short diversion from reviews today because two Tordotcom updates this week made me pretty excited. The Third Annual TorCon will be happening on Thursday, June 9, 2022. The all-virtual convention is being hosted on Crowdcast with a free RSVP and two panels have been announced: 1 pm ET/10 am PT: Magically Monstrous… Continue reading Some Tordotcom updates: TorCon & the 2022 Debut Sampler

Books, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

When the Corn is Waist High is an absurdist thriller by Jeremy Scott with tons of dry humor

When the Corn is Waist High by Jeremy Scott(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsWhen the Corn is Waist High is a mystery/thriller by Jeremy Scott with tons of dry and absurdist humor. The eBook version is 294 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in just shy of nine… Continue reading When the Corn is Waist High is an absurdist thriller by Jeremy Scott with tons of dry humor

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Novel, Queer

Happy Book Birthday to queer historical fiction novel All of You Every Single One (by by Beatrice Hitchman)

Just a quickie today to hype a fabulous book birthday! All of You Every Single One by Beatrice Hitchman(post may contain affiliate links) All of You Every Single One is a queer historical fiction novel by Beatrice Hitchman. The Love Actually-esque period book is set in Vienna, Austria over the span of 1910 to 1946… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to queer historical fiction novel All of You Every Single One (by by Beatrice Hitchman)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Novel, Queer

All of You Every Single One is a queer historical fiction novel by Beatrice Hitchman as her sophomore effort

All of You Every Single One by Beatrice Hitchman(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 3 of 5 starsAll of You Every Single One is a queer historical fiction novel by Beatrice Hitchman as her sophomore effort. The eBook version is 320 pages and was released earlier this year. I listened to the audiobook, which… Continue reading All of You Every Single One is a queer historical fiction novel by Beatrice Hitchman as her sophomore effort

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer

Siren Queen is a fabulous queer urban fantasy novel with horror vibes by Nghi Vo set in pre-Code Hollywood

Siren Queen by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 stars (4.5 stars rounded down to a 4)Siren Queen is an urban fantasy novel by Nghi Vo that is set in pre-Code Hollywood. The eBook version is 288 pages. We follow our main character with a first-person point-of-view.Luli Wei grew up… Continue reading Siren Queen is a fabulous queer urban fantasy novel with horror vibes by Nghi Vo set in pre-Code Hollywood

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Queer

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho blends Malaysian folklore with the contemporary queer struggle with homophobia in Asian communities

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 3 of 5 stars (3.25 rounded down to a 3)Black Water Sister is a paranormal fantasy novel by Zen Cho. The eBook version is 384 pages. I listened to the Recorded Books produced audiobook, which clocks in at eleven and a half hours… Continue reading Black Water Sister by Zen Cho blends Malaysian folklore with the contemporary queer struggle with homophobia in Asian communities

Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Format, New Adult, Novel, Queer, Romance

Happy Book Birthday to paranormal rom-com Boss Witch (by Ann Aguirre) and debut Regency rom-com Reputation (by Lex Croucher)

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre(post may contain affiliate links) Boss Witch is the second book in the Fix-It Witches series by Ann Aguirre. We follow Clementine Waterhouse, cousin of Danica (our main character from the first book) and fellow co-owner of Fix-It Witches, a magical… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to paranormal rom-com Boss Witch (by Ann Aguirre) and debut Regency rom-com Reputation (by Lex Croucher)

Books, Debut Author, Fiction, Historical Fiction, New Adult, Novel, Queer, Romance

Reputation is a Regency coming-of-age rom-com for fans of Mean Girls & Bridgerton by Lex Croucher in their fictional debut

Reputation by Lex Croucher(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsReputation is a Regency coming-of-age rom-com by Lex Croucher in their fictional debut. The eBook version is 336 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eleven hours and is narrated by Bessie Carter.We follow our main character, middle class… Continue reading Reputation is a Regency coming-of-age rom-com for fans of Mean Girls & Bridgerton by Lex Croucher in their fictional debut

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Romance

Slave to Sensation is a great first book in the long-standing Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh

Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 stars (4.25 rounded down to a 4)Slave to Sensation is the first book in the Psy-Changeling paranormal fantasy series by Nalini Singh. The eBook version is 356 pages and has a dual POV which alternates between our two main characters… Continue reading Slave to Sensation is a great first book in the long-standing Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer, Romance

Boss Witch is a solid sophomore entry in the Fix-It Witches rom-com series by Ann Aguirre

Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsBoss Witch is the second book in the Fix-It Witches series by Ann Aguirre. The eBook version is 368 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten hours and is narrated by Ava Lucas. We… Continue reading Boss Witch is a solid sophomore entry in the Fix-It Witches rom-com series by Ann Aguirre