The City in Glassby Nghi Vonarrated by Susan Dalian(post may contain affiliate links) The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon. I will literally read anything that Nghi Vo writes. I just love her prose, especially when I'm reading it in audiobook form.… Continue reading The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon (4.5/5 stars)
The Empress of Salt and Fortune When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain Into the Riverlands Mammoths at the Gates The Brides of High Hill So far, we're five books into the literary fantasy novella series, The Singing Hills Cycle, by Nghi Vo. They are linked stories, but not by a through storyline, so you… Continue reading Nghi Vo’s Singing Hills Cycle is a must-read for fantasy fans (4.3/5 star average across 5 novellas)
Do Me A Favorby Cathy Yardleynarrated by Elyse Dinh & Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley is a charming contemporary romance featuring leads in their early 40s. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Elyse Dinh and Teddy Hamilton. I continue to love Hamilton's narration, and… Continue reading Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley is a charming contemporary romance featuring leads in their early 40s (4.5/5 stars)
The Fox Wifeby Yangsze Choonarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits. I followed along in my physical advanced reader copy while listening to the audiobook which I borrowed from my local library. The author narrates… Continue reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits (4/5)
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)
Murder and MamonTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #4by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen series. Lila's three godmothers--the "Calendar Crew" made up of April, Mae, and June--are celebrating the opening of their new laundromat. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a contemporary cozy mystery and the fourth book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series (4/5 stars)
Every Rising Sunby Jamila Ahmednarrated by Sulin Hasso(post may contain affiliate links) Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights. The audiobook is narrated by Sulin Hasso. We follow our main character with a first-person point-of-view. Shaherazade is a brilliant young woman, using her wit and political… Continue reading Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights (3.75/5 stars)
All the Right Notesby Dominic Limnarrated by Aaron J. Albano(post may contain affiliate links) All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timelines. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just under ten hours and is narrated by Aaron J. Albano. The audiobook producers do an AMAZING job… Continue reading All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)
Sunshine Nailsby Mai Nguyennarrated by Carolina Do, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, and Trieu Tran(post may contain affiliate links) Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours. Point of view shifts between… Continue reading Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)
Blackmail and BibingkaTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen cozy mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under nine hours and is narrated by Danice Cabanela. Lila has… Continue reading Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)
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