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Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel

Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel (4/5 stars)

Severanceby Ling Manarrated by Nancy Wu(post may contain affiliate links) Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel. I borrowed the audiobook version from my library, which is narrated by Nancy Wu. I read this as part of my video game music orchestra's book club! Originally published in 2018 and… Continue reading Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novella, Paranormal, Trans

What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)

What Feasts at NightSworn Soldier, #2by T. Kingfishernarrated by Avi Roque(post may contain affiliate links) What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library because it was narrated by Avi Roque. They're one of my favorite… Continue reading What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, YA

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance (3.5/5 stars)

Gwen & Art Are Not in Loveby Lex Crouchernarrated by Alex Singh and Sarah Ovens(post may contain affiliate links) Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance. The audiobook is narrated by Alex Singh and Sarah Ovens, and they both did a great job. Art(hur), a descendant… Continue reading Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Queer

The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series (3.5/5 stars)

The Expectant DetectivesExpectant Detectives, #1by Kat Ailesnarrated by Kitty Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series. With the impending birth of their first child, Alice and Joe opt to leave fast-paced London for a cozy village in the… Continue reading The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series (3.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)

The Jumpby Brittney Morrisnarrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali Andre Ali, Soneela Nankani, and Sagan Chen(post may contain affiliate links) The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt. I did a blended read by following along in the book while listening to the full-cast audiobook, narrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali… Continue reading The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Duke’s All That by Christina Britton is a a delightful historical romance and the third book in the Synneful Spinsters series (4.5/5 stars)

The Duke's All ThatSynneful Spinsters, #3by Christina Britton(post may contain affiliate links) The Duke's All That by Christina Britton is a a delightful historical romance and the third book in the Synneful Spinsters series. I discovered the author via this series, and I'm so glad I did. Her prose is so easily digestible and consumable… Continue reading The Duke’s All That by Christina Britton is a a delightful historical romance and the third book in the Synneful Spinsters series (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard is a dual perspective historical rom-com that is an homage to the movie Clueless (3.75/5 stars)

Never Met a Duke Like Youby Amalie Howard(post may contain affiliate links) Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard is a dual perspective historical rom-com that is an homage to the movie Clueless. Lady Vesper fancies herself a matchmaker, but she swears off love for herself. The Duke of Greydon, aka the boy… Continue reading Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard is a dual perspective historical rom-com that is an homage to the movie Clueless (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Latinx, Magical Realism, Novel, Western

The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a magical realism western with impressive imagery (4/5 stars)

The Bullet Swallowerby Elizabeth Gonzalez Jamesnarrated by Lee Osorio(post may contain affiliate links) The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a magical realism western with impressive imagery. The audiobook is narrated by Lee Osorio, who does a great job. The book features a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to save his… Continue reading The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a magical realism western with impressive imagery (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery following a prosecutor digging up new clues on a long-ago murder (3.25/5 stars)

Let Me Call You Sweetheartby Mary Higgins Clark(post may contain affiliate links) Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery following a prosecutor digging up new clues on a long-ago murder. I didn't like this one quite as much as I liked You Belong to Me but I still enjoyed… Continue reading Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery following a prosecutor digging up new clues on a long-ago murder (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Latinx, Mythology, Novel, Romance

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura is a fun adventure rom-com featuring rival archaeologists (4/5 stars)

Raiders of the Lost Heartby Jo Seguronarrated by Frankie Corzo(post may contain affiliate links) Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura is a fun adventure rom-com featuring rival archaeologists. I listened to the audiobook via my local library, which was narrated by Frankie Corzo. I really felt the chemistry between our leads here. In… Continue reading Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura is a fun adventure rom-com featuring rival archaeologists (4/5 stars)