The City of Stardustby Georgia Summers(post may contain affiliate links) The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author's debut. The Everly family has been cursed for so long they are unsure why it started. The best and brightest in every generation disappears as punishment for a for… Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)
Can't Spell Treason Without TeaTomes & Tea, #1by Rebecca Thornenarrated by Jessica Threet(post may contain affiliate links) Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements. This was really cute! I ended up borrowing the audiobook from my library so that I could listen while I was making… Continue reading Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements (3.75/5 stars)
Rough PagesEvander Mills, #3by Lev AC Rosennarrated by Vikas Adam(post may contain affiliate links) Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series. Set in 1950s San Francisco--when LGBTQ+ individuals had to hide their true natures--private detective Andy Mills attempts to right whatever wrongs he… Continue reading Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series (4.25/5 stars)
Hockey BoyBoston Bolts Hockey, #1by Brittanée Nicole(post may contain affiliate links) Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep. In general, I had a good time reading this book. I especially appreciated the curvy and neurodiversity rep (depression and anxiety) throughout. I could definitely feel the chemistry between our… Continue reading Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)
Pickleballersby Ilana Long(post may contain affiliate links) Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest. This was a fun read! I inhaled this book within 24 hours and laughed out loud several times. I enjoyed how light-hearted it felt, though there are also sweet and romantic moments from… Continue reading Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)
Annie LeBlanc is Not Dead Yetby Molly Morrisnarrated by Georgina Sadler(post may contain affiliate links) Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism. I initially picked this up because it has a really intriguing concept. Who would you pick if an every-ten-year town… Continue reading Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism (3.5/5 stars)
The Teller of Small Fortunesby Julie Leong(post may contain affiliate links) The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements. Tao is an immigrant and a fortune teller, though she will only tell "small" fortunes like whether it will hail next week or who the barmaid will kiss.… Continue reading The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements (4/5 stars)
Listen for the Lieby Amy Tinteranarrated by January LaVoy & Will Damron(post may contain affiliate links) Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author's adult debut. Lucy moved to Los Angeles to try to start a new life. But five years after her best friend's unsolved murder, a… Continue reading Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author’s adult debut (4.5/5 stars)
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)
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