Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Retelling

House of Odysseus by Claire North is a feminist retelling of Greek mythology, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope trilogy (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

House of OdysseusThe Songs of Penelope, #2by Claire Northnarrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) House of Odysseus by Claire North is a fantasy with historical fiction elements, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope series. The audiobook is narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth. Orestes and his sister Elektra return to the isle of… Continue reading House of Odysseus by Claire North is a feminist retelling of Greek mythology, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope trilogy (5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Literary, Novel, Retelling

Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Every Rising Sunby Jamila Ahmednarrated by Sulin Hasso(post may contain affiliate links) Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights. The audiobook is narrated by Sulin Hasso. We follow our main character with a first-person point-of-view. Shaherazade is a brilliant young woman, using her wit and political… Continue reading Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights (3.75/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Meby Jamison Sheanarrated by Kristolyn Lloyd(this post may contain affiliate links) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes. The audiobook is narrated flawlessly by Kristolyn Lloyd. We follow our main… Continue reading I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Romance

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

My Roommate is a Vampireby Jenna Levine(post may contain affiliate links) My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy. Cassie is the epitome of a starving artist with an MFA. Her best friend shows her a too-good-to-be-true Craigslist ad for an apartment in Chicago, but she's sure there's a… Continue reading My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy (4.5/5 stars)

Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

In Charm's WayThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #4by Lana Harper(post may contain affiliate links) In Charm's Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series. Delilah Harlow is still dealing with the aftereffects of the power surge that practically wiped her memory. She hates how… Continue reading In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hello Strangerby Katherine Centernarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten and a half hours and is narrated by Patti Murin. Sadie is a portrait artist who is struggling for her big break.… Continue reading Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

All the Right Notesby Dominic Limnarrated by Aaron J. Albano(post may contain affiliate links) All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timelines. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just under ten hours and is narrated by Aaron J. Albano. The audiobook producers do an AMAZING job… Continue reading All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Sunshine Nailsby Mai Nguyennarrated by Carolina Do, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, and Trieu Tran(post may contain affiliate links) Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours. Point of view shifts between… Continue reading Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Novel, Queer

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hillby Rowenna Millernarrated by Jesse Vilinsky(post may contain affiliate links) The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at sixteen and a half hours and is… Continue reading The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disabled Author, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Novel, Romance

Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Heated RivalsThe O'Malleys, #2by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O'Malleys series. We follow multiple POV characters but have a deeper focus on two: Carrigan and James. Carrigan O'Malley always knew she would have to marry for politics, not… Continue reading Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)