The Sunbearer TrialsThe Sunbearer Duology, #1by Aiden Thomasnarrated by André Santana(post may contain affiliate links) The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas is a wonderful queer YA fantasy and the first book in a duology. I really loved Cemetery Boys by this author, so I knew I needed to read this duology. I waited until closer… Continue reading The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas is a wonderful queer YA fantasy and the first book in a duology (4.25/5 stars)
Always Only YouBergman Brothers, #2by Chloe Liesenarrated by Nelson Hobbs and CJ Bloom(post may contain affiliate links) Always Only You by Chloe Liese is a contemporary sports romance and the second book in the Bergman Brothers series. I borrowed the audiobook from my library for an Olympics Reading Challenge. The narrators, Nelson Hobbs and CJ… Continue reading Always Only You by Chloe Liese is a contemporary sports romance and the second book in the Bergman Brothers series (4/5 stars)
Until It Was LoveCopper Valley Pounders Rugby, #1by Pippa Grant(post may contain affiliate links) Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant is a a contemporary rom-com featuring a rugby player and a life coach. Goldie is a successful life coach who was previously an athlete until an injury sidelined her. She's about to leave the… Continue reading Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant is a a contemporary rom-com featuring a rugby player and a life coach (4/5 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)
Wildwood Magicby Willa Reecenarrated by Eva Kaminsky, Alyssa Bresnahan, and Christopher Ryan Grant(post may contain affiliate links) Wildwood Magic by Willa Reece is a historical fantasy featuring strong women and folk magic. We jump between multiple timelines here, mostly staying in 1969 Morgan's Gap, Virginia, but also jumping back to 1885 in dream sequences. There… Continue reading Wildwood Magic by Willa Reece is a historical fantasy featuring strong women and folk magic (4/5 stars)
Iron FlameThe Empyrean, #2by Rebecca Yarrosnarrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is a fantasy romance and the second book in The Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail survived her first year at Basgiath War College, which even she didn't expect. Year two brings grueling and maliciously brutal training,… Continue reading Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is a fantasy romance and the second book in The Empyrean series (4.5/5 stars)
Fourth WingThe Empyrean, Book 1by Rebecca Yarrosnarrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Ok, I definitely picked this one up based on the hype from bookish internet spheres, and I'm very glad I did. Fourth Wing is HIGHLY consumable, with a fast-paced plot that makes you want to keep going. I read… Continue reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a highly consumable fantasy romance with dragons (5/5 stars)
Shield Maidenby Sharon Emmerichsnarrated by Victoria Fox Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability. The audiobook version is narrated by Victoria Fox. Though the daughter of a lord, Fryda has longed to become a shield maiden, in part to follow in her uncle Beowulf's footsteps. Assuming her… Continue reading Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 stars)
A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herselfby Katherine Howenarrated by Petrea Burchard(post may contain affiliate links) A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines. Featuring alternating dual timelines, Hannah Masury starts bound to service at a waterfront tavern in 1726 Boston but soon… Continue reading A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines (3.25/5 stars)
The Connellys of County Downby Tracey Langenarrated by Barrie Kreinik(post may contain affiliate links) The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings. Tara Connelly was just released from prison after serving a year and a half on a drug charge. She knows that life will… Continue reading The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)
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