Flirty Little Secretby Jessica Lepe(post may contain affiliate links) Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe is a debut contemporary romance with great mental health representation. We alternate POVs between our leads Lucy and Fletcher. Lucy, a school counselor, is shy and sweet but also constantly struggling to hold off disaster. On the other hand, her… Continue reading Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe is a debut contemporary romance with great mental health representation (3.5/5 stars)
The Temple of Persephoneby Isabella Kamalnarrated by Susan Duerden(post may contain affiliate links) The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal is a charming historical romance and the author's debut. The audiobook is narrated by Susan Duerden, and she does a fabulous job with our dual points of view. After a fast marriage due to getting… Continue reading The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal is a charming historical romance featuring mythology and the author’s debut (4/5 stars)
The Well of SoulsPort of Lost Souls, #1by Cordelia Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Well of Souls by Cordelia Kelly is a YA/middle grade paranormal adventure featuring a treasure-hunting vampire. It's the first book in the Port of Lost Souls series and the author's debut novel. Lola may look like she is sixteen, but… Continue reading The Well of Souls by Cordelia Kelly is a debut YA paranormal adventure featuring a treasure-hunting vampire (3.5/5 stars)
Never Blow a KissThe Secret Society of Governess Spies, #1by Lindsay Lovise(post may contain affiliate links) Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise is a historical romance with mystery vibes and the first book in the Secret Society of Governess Spies series. A mysterious figure called The Dove uses her network of governess spies to… Continue reading Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise is a historical romance and the first book in the Secret Society of Governess Spies series and the author’s debut (4.25/5 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)
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)
The Curse of Penryth Hallby Jess Armstrongnarrated by Emma Love(post may contain affiliate links) The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong is a debut historical gothic mystery set just after World War I in Cornwall. The audiobook version is narrated by Emma Love, and she did a great job! There are several characters with… Continue reading The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong is a debut historical gothic mystery set just after World War I in Cornwall (3.75/5 stars)
Southern Fried Sass: A Queen's Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little "Extra"by Ginger Minjnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Southern Fried Sass: A Queen's Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little "Extra" by Ginger Minj is part memoir, part cookbook. I have always been a fan of Ginger.… Continue reading Southern Fried Sass by Ginger Minj is part memoir, part cookbook (4.5/5 stars)
Morbidly Yoursby Ivy Fairbanks(post may contain affiliate links) Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks is a debut contemporary romance that explores grief. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Callum can only inherit his family's undertaking business, the only life he's ever known, under one condition: if me marries before his 35th birthday. Lark, an… Continue reading Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks is a debut contemporary romance that explores grief (4/5 stars)
Legends & Lattesby Travis Baldreenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is a delightful debut cozy fantasy with queer romantic elements. After decades of adventuring an orc barbarian named Viv takes a gamble on a fabled artifact and decides to retire in the city of Thune, where she plans… Continue reading Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is a delightful debut cozy fantasy with queer romantic elements (4/5 stars)
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