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Adult, Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Magical Realism, Novella, Paranormal

Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Psychopomp & Circumstanceby Eden Roycenarrated by Bahni Turpin(post may contain affiliate links) Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a great job, especially regarding distinct character voices. Overall, this… Continue reading Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Monster Romance, Novel, Romance

By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

By the HornsRoyal Artifactual Guild, #2by Ruby Dixon(post may contain affiliate links) By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon. I borrowed the audiobook from my library while occasionally following along with my (beautiful) physical review copy. It has duet narration, where both narrators alternate depending on… Continue reading By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Humor, Novel, Romance

The Marquess Married a Murderess is a fun and cute Regency romance from Michelle McLean, and the start of a new series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Marquess Married a MurderessThe Brelsford Brothers, #1by Michelle McLean(post may contain affiliate links) The Marquess Married a Murderess is a fun and cute Regency romance from Michelle McLean, and the start of a new series. This book was inspired by the 90's romcom So I Married an Axe Murderer and it was really flipping… Continue reading The Marquess Married a Murderess is a fun and cute Regency romance from Michelle McLean, and the start of a new series (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Nightshade GodThe Nightshade Crown, #3by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten. I listened to my audio review copy while following along with my physical ARC. The narrator does a pretty good job and was… Continue reading The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Anthology, Biography, Books, Disability, History, Humor, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Short Story

Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cabinet of Curiositiesby Aaron Mahnkenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history. This is a pretty expansive collection! I'd highly recommend listening to the audiobook, which the author narrates himself along with interview interstitials at the end… Continue reading Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Thrown for a LoopNew York Legends, #1by Sarina Bowen(post may contain affiliate links) Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team as a coach. When this first came across my radar, it piqued my interest because I… Continue reading Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Travel

Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Murder Takes a Vacationby Laura Lippmannarrated by Kimberly Farr(post may contain affiliate links) Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The audiobook narrator was really fun to listen to, and I appreciated her comedic timing.… Continue reading Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel

The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Whole Cat and CaboodleSecond Chance Cat Mystery, #1by Sofie Ryan(post may contain affiliate links) The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan. This was an enjoyable cozy mystery! For me, the pacing was sometimes a bit irregular and on rare occasions would pull… Continue reading The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Saevus Corax Deals with the DeadThe Corax Trilogy, #1by K.J. Parkernarrated by Ben Onwukwe(post may contain affilaite links) Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor. I listened to the audiobook while following along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a… Continue reading Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Latinx, Novel, Romance

You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

You Had Me At HolaPrimas of Power, #1by Alexis Darianarrated by Seraphine Valentine(post may contain affiliate links) You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library via the Hoopla app and really enjoyed listening to… Continue reading You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)