Morfran, Dark Lord Reformedby S.B. Westnarrated by Fred Berman(post may contain affiliate links) Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed is a fun and campy fantasy adventure debut from S.B. West. The narrator was really fun to listen to! [I listened to the audiobook with my Spotify Premium monthly hours while reading along on my Kindle with my… Continue reading Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed is a fun and campy fantasy adventure debut from S.B. West (3.75/5 stars)
Slayers, Every One of Usby Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngsnarrated by the authors(post may contain affiliate links) Slayers, Every One of Us is a queer Buffy-focused memoir by podcasters Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs. I must admit, I picked up this book having never listened to an episode of their podcast, Buffering the… Continue reading Slayers, Every One of Us is a queer Buffy-focused memoir by podcasters Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs (4/5 stars)
This is How You Lose the Time Warby Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstonenarrated by Cynthia Farrell & Emily Woo Zeller(post may contain affiliate links) This is How You Lose the Time War is a fantastic sci-fi epistolary novella from Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. Both authors embody one of the main characters: Red or Blue.… Continue reading This is How You Lose the Time War is a fantastic sci-fi epistolary novella from Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (4.25/5 stars)
The Marriage MethodThe Crinoline Academy, #2by Mimi Matthews(post may contain affiliate links) The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews is a fun and swoony historical romance with a dash of mystery and a heaping helping of disability representation. I was a big fan of the first book in The Crinoline Academy series, Rules for Ruin, and… Continue reading The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews is a fun and swoony historical romance with a dash of mystery and a heaping helping of disability representation (4.25/5 stars)
Wedding Dashersby Heather McBreennarrated by Brittany Pressley(post may contain affiliate links) Wedding Dashers is a delightful contemporary romance debut from Heather McBreen. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library system and did a blended read along with my physical review copy. I enjoyed my listen! Though the beginning was a little slow and was… Continue reading Wedding Dashers is a delightful contemporary romance debut from Heather McBreen (4/5 stars)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Work in Progressby Kat Mackenzienarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author's debut. I borrowed the audiobook from the library and listened while following along in my physical review copy. The book is narrated by the same voice… Continue reading Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)
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