Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Folklore, Mythology, Poetry, Retelling

Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Helen of Troy, 1993by Maria Zoccola(post may contain affiliate links) Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. I did a blended read where I followed along in the physical book while listening to the audiobook, which was narrated… Continue reading Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)

Adventure Romance, Books, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Romance, YA

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Tress of the Emerald SeaSecret Project, #1by Brandon Sandersonnarrated by Michael Kramer(post may contain affiliate links) Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements. I had such a fun time reading this book! I borrowed the audiobook from my local library, and by the time I got… Continue reading Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Latinx, Middle Grade, Neurodivergence, Queer

Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Mixed-Upby Kami Garciaillustrated by Brittney Williamslettering by Comiccraft(post may contain affiliate links) Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences. Stella is entering fifth grade in the same class as her two best friends. To make things even better, their favorite tv show just announced a new guidebook and video… Continue reading Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Disability, Disabled Author, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Out on a Limbby Hannah Bonam-Youngnarrated by Victoria Connolly(post may contain affiliate links) Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young. Win strives to be as independent as possible, never wanting to be coddled for her limb difference. After a phenomenal one-night stand with a charming stranger at… Continue reading Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Wooing the Witch QueenQueens of Villainy, #1by Stephanie Burgisnarrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb(post may contain affiliate links Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance. Queen Saskia successfully wrestled her throne back from her evil uncle, and formed an alliance with two other witch queens in an attempt to keep… Continue reading Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance (4.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Essay, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Navigate Your Starsby Jesmyn Wardillustrated by Gina Triplett(post may contain affiliate links) Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett. This revelatory, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated (by Gina Triplett!) meditation on dedication, hard work, and the power of perseverance is a very quick read, coming in at only… Continue reading Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sci-Fi, Speculative Romance

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComCosmic Chaos, #1by Kimberly Lemming(post may contain affiliate links) I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series. I absolutely loved the zany fun… Continue reading I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series (3.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mystery, Queer, Satire

The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is a queer contemporary mystery by Astrid Dahl (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Really Dead Wives of New Jerseyby Astrid Dahlnarrated by Mia Barron, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Emily Lawrence, Allyson Ryan, & Devon Sorvari(post may contain affiliate links) The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is a queer contemporary mystery by "Astrid Dahl" (aka Anna Dorn, the author of Perfume & Pain). The book follows a group… Continue reading The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is a queer contemporary mystery by Astrid Dahl (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti is a fun Regency rom-com featuring a road trip with a dash of accidental espionage (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Earl Crushby Alexandra Vastinarrated by Mhairi Morrison(post may contain affiliate links) Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti is a fun Regency rom-com featuring a road trip with a dash of accidental espionage. Wealthy heiress Lydia is typically a wallflower due to her struggles with social anxiety, but she's also been writing seditious pamphlets for years under… Continue reading Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti is a fun Regency rom-com featuring a road trip with a dash of accidental espionage (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Indigenous Author, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Romance, Trans, YA

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Witch KingWitch King, #1by H.E. Edgmonnarrated by Dani Martineck(post may contain affiliate links) The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind. I thought the worldbuilding here was pretty cool, especially the presentation of… Continue reading The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind (3.25/5 stars)