Books, Feminism, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance

Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans (4.5/5 stars)

Ne'er Duke Wellby Alexandra Vastinarrated by Mhairi Morrison(post may contain affiliate links) Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Mhairi Morrison. I really enjoyed… Continue reading Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sports Romance, Trans, YA

Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden is a sweet YA novel following a queer teen girl trying to find her place both in the world at large and on her roller derby team, and maybe finding some love along the way (4/5 stars)

Mighty Millie Novakby Elizabeth Holden(post may contain affiliate links) Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden is a sweet YA novel following a queer teen girl trying to find her place both in the world at large and on her roller derby team, and maybe finding some love along the way. Millie has been home schooled… Continue reading Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden is a sweet YA novel following a queer teen girl trying to find her place both in the world at large and on her roller derby team, and maybe finding some love along the way (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay is a contemporary romance following an American ex-librarian moving to Ireland to become the assistant of her favorite novelist (3.25/5 stars)

Love at First Bookby Jenn McKinlay(post may contain affiliate links) Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay is a contemporary romance following an American ex-librarian moving to Ireland to become the assistant of her favorite novelist. This one had a slow start for me, and I was initially considering DNFing around 25%. After setting it… Continue reading Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay is a contemporary romance following an American ex-librarian moving to Ireland to become the assistant of her favorite novelist (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Lovely CorruptionThe O'Malleys, #5by Katee Robertnarrated by Charlotte North(post may contain affiliate links) Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O'Malleys series. I borrowed the audiobook from my library. Charlotte North does a great job narrating! I'd recommend reading the books in order to get all… Continue reading Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance, Trans, Urban Fantasy

Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)

EvocationThe Summoner's Circle, #1by S.T. Gibsonnarrated by Oscar Reyes(post may contain affiliate links) Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner's Circle series. I did a blended read with my advanced reader copy and the audiobook, which is narrated by Oscar Reyes. I had… Continue reading Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Self-Help

I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy (5/5 stars)

I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton(post may contain affiliate links) I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy. I did a blended read, where I followed along in the physical book (and tabbed… Continue reading I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy (5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

At First Spite by Olivia Dade is a contemporary rom-com and the first book in the new Harlot’s Bay series (4/5 stars)

At First SpiteHarlot's Bay, #1by Olivia Dade(post may contain affiliate links) At First Spite by Olivia Dade is a contemporary rom-com and the first book in the new Harlot's Bay series. After Athena's fiancé breaks up with her just before the wedding, she has no choice but to move into the Spite House she bought… Continue reading At First Spite by Olivia Dade is a contemporary rom-com and the first book in the new Harlot’s Bay series (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe is a debut contemporary romance with great mental health representation (3.5/5 stars)

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)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novella, Paranormal, Trans

What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)

What Feasts at NightSworn Soldier, #2by T. Kingfishernarrated by Avi Roque(post may contain affiliate links) What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library because it was narrated by Avi Roque. They're one of my favorite… Continue reading What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)

The Jumpby Brittney Morrisnarrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali Andre Ali, Soneela Nankani, and Sagan Chen(post may contain affiliate links) The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt. I did a blended read by following along in the book while listening to the full-cast audiobook, narrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali… Continue reading The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)