That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonMead Mishaps, #1by Kimberly Lemmingnarrated by Hazel Addison(post may contain affiliate links) That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming is a charming fantasy rom-com and the first in the Mead Mishaps series. The audiobook is narrated by Hazel Addison, and she was… Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming is a charming fantasy rom-com and the first in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 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)
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)
Molten Deathby Leslie Karst(post may contain affiliate links) Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a cozy mystery featuring an retired sapphic couple, and the first book in the Orchid Isle Mystery series. First off, the cover artist did a bang up job with this one! Our main character, Valerie, is a retired caterer who recently… Continue reading Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a cozy mystery featuring an retired sapphic couple, and the first book in the Orchid Isle Mystery series (3/5 stars)
Maude Horton's Glorious Revengeby Lizzie Pooknarrated by Genevieve Gaunt(post may contain affiliate links) Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook is a historical fiction with adventure and mystery elements. The audiobook is narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, and I think she did an amazing job. The eponymous Maude receives the journal of her late sister: a… Continue reading Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook is a historical fiction with adventure and mystery elements (3.5/5 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)
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)
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)
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