Category: Asian Author

Asian Author, Audiobook, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Raven ThiefSecret Staircase Mystery, #2by Gigi Pandiannarrated by Soneela Nankani(post may contain affiliate links) The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine and a half hours and is narrated by Soneela Nankani.… Continue reading The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series (4/5 stars)

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

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen is a cute debut enemies-to-lovers romance with great Asian American rep (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Lunar Loveby Lauren Kung Jessen (3.5 rounded up to a 4) Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen is a debut contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance. We follow our main character with first-person point-of-view. Olivia is excited to take over her grandmother's matchmaking business, Lunar Love, until she learns of a new dating app that has turned the traditional… Continue reading Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen is a cute debut enemies-to-lovers romance with great Asian American rep (3.5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, eBook, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna is a charming and cozy fantasy romance (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (post may contain affiliate links) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a charming and cozy fantasy romance by Sangu Mandanna. The ebook version is 368 pages. Witches in Britain live by certain rules, passed down for generations. It is believed that they are only… Continue reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna is a charming and cozy fantasy romance (5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Audiobook, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Feminism, Fiction, Novella, Queer, Trans

The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a lyrical literary fantasy novella and the debut of author Nghi Vo

Ashleah

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Empress of Salt and Fortune is a literary fantasy novella by Nghi Vo, and her debut novel. The eBook version is 124 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under two… Continue reading The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a lyrical literary fantasy novella and the debut of author Nghi Vo

Asian Author, Books, eBook, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Woman in the Library is a closed-room literary mystery novel by Sulari Gentill

Ashleah

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to a 5)The Woman in the Library is a closed-room literary mystery novel by Sulari Gentill. The ebook version is 288 pages. We follow our main character with a first person point-of-view.Four strangers are… Continue reading The Woman in the Library is a closed-room literary mystery novel by Sulari Gentill

Asian Author, Audiobook, Books, eBook, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Novel, Queer, Self-Help

Happy Book Birthday to queer urban fantasy novel Siren Queen (Nghi Vo) and The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking (Dr. Gwendoline Smith), a bind-up of two short self help guides

Ashleah

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Siren Queen by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) Siren Queen is an urban fantasy novel by Nghi Vo that is set in pre-Code Hollywood. Luli Wei grew up working in her Chinese American family's laundry business in Los Angeles, blocks away from Hollywood directors… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to queer urban fantasy novel Siren Queen (Nghi Vo) and The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking (Dr. Gwendoline Smith), a bind-up of two short self help guides

Asian Author, Audiobook, Books, Novel

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto is an absurdist murder mystery with some romance sprinkled in

Ashleah

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsDial A for Aunties is an absurdist murder mystery with some romance sprinkled in by Jesse Q. Sutanto. The eBook version is 320 pages and is told in the first person both in present day and in various… Continue reading Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto is an absurdist murder mystery with some romance sprinkled in

Asian Author, Books, eBook, 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

Ashleah

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, Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Queer

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

Ashleah

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

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

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

Ashleah

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