Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Hard Dough Homicide by Olivia Matthews is a culinary cozy mystery set in Brooklyn, NYC and the second book in the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries series (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hard Dough HomicideSpice Isle Bakery Mysteries, #2by Olivia Matthews(post may contain affiliate links) Hard Dough Homicide by Olivia Matthews is a culinary cozy mystery set in Brooklyn, NYC and the second book in the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries series. Lyndsay and her family must solve yet another murder tied to their bakery after her mother's former… Continue reading Hard Dough Homicide by Olivia Matthews is a culinary cozy mystery set in Brooklyn, NYC and the second book in the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries series (3/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance

The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Book Proposalby K.J. Micciche(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 stars rounded up to a 4 on Goodreads) The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author's debut novel. We follow the dual perspectives of our main characters. Romance author Gracie was recently dumped by her fiancé just before their wedding.… Continue reading The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen is a YA fantasy romance with paranormal elements, and the second book in the Dominions trilogy (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Stolen ThroneDominions, #2by Abigail Owen(post may contain affiliate links) The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen is a YA fantasy romance with paranormal elements, and the second book in the Dominions trilogy. Mereneith is the hidden twin, meant to die for her slightly older sister Tabra--the true queen of Aryd--or to take her place if she… Continue reading The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen is a YA fantasy romance with paranormal elements, and the second book in the Dominions trilogy (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance with some steam (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Oxford StarRomancing Oxford, #2by Laura Bradbury(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 stars rounded down to a 3) Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance with some steam. It can be read as a standalone, but is the second book in the Romancing Oxford series. Jack, a member of a famous boy band, has… Continue reading Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance with some steam (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance featuring religion and court politics and the first installment in The Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Foxglove KingThe Nightshade Crown, #1by Hannah Whitten(post may contain affiliate links) The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance featuring religion and court politics and the first installment in The Nightshade Crown series. Lore escaped a cult hiding in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire when she was thirteen. Now twenty-three, she… Continue reading The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance featuring religion and court politics and the first installment in The Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Raven ThiefSecret Staircase Mystery, #2by Gigi Pandiannarrated by Soneela Nankani(post may contain affiliate links) The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine and a half hours and is narrated by Soneela Nankani.… Continue reading The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Horror, Indigenous Author, Literary, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones is a literary horror thriller and the second book in the Lake Witch trilogy (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Don't Fear the ReaperThe Indian Lake Trilogy, #2by Stephen Graham Jonesnarrated by Isabella Star LaBlanc & 15 others(post may contain affiliate links) (4.5 stars rounded up to 5) Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones is a literary horror thriller and the second book in the Lake Witch trilogy. I listened to the audiobook, which… Continue reading Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones is a literary horror thriller and the second book in the Lake Witch trilogy (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance

Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters is a cute queer contemporary opposites attract romance (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Behind the Scenesby Karelia Stetz-Waters(post may contain affiliate links) Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters is a cute queer contemporary opposites attract romance. Rose Josten is the best business consultant in the biz, but though her job allows her to be financially stable enough to help out her three younger siblings, it doesn't fulfil her as… Continue reading Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters is a cute queer contemporary opposites attract romance (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Horror, Literary, Novel, Queer

Small Angels by Lauren Owen is a paranormal fantasy horror novel and her sophomore effort (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Small Angelsby Lauren Owennarrated by Daphne Kouma, Tamsin Kennard, Rebecca Lee, and Eleanor Yates(post may contain affiliate links) Small Angels by Lauren Owen is a paranormal fantasy horror novel and her sophomore effort. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just over fourteen hours and is narrated by Daphne Kouma, Tamsin Kennard, Rebecca Lee,… Continue reading Small Angels by Lauren Owen is a paranormal fantasy horror novel and her sophomore effort (4/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Against the Currant by Olivia Matthews is a cozy mystery set in NYC and the first in the Spice Isle Bakery Mystery series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Against the CurrantSpice Isle Bakery Mysteries, #1by Olivia Matthewsnarrated by Janina Edwards(post may contain affiliate links) Against the Currant by Olivia Matthews is a cozy mystery set in Brooklyn, NYC and the first in the Spice Isle Bakery Mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over seven and a half… Continue reading Against the Currant by Olivia Matthews is a cozy mystery set in NYC and the first in the Spice Isle Bakery Mystery series (4/5 stars)