Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer

Siren Queen is a fabulous queer urban fantasy novel with horror vibes by Nghi Vo set in pre-Code Hollywood

Siren Queen by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 stars (4.5 stars rounded down to a 4)Siren Queen is an urban fantasy novel by Nghi Vo that is set in pre-Code Hollywood. The eBook version is 288 pages. We follow our main character with a first-person point-of-view.Luli Wei grew up… Continue reading Siren Queen is a fabulous queer urban fantasy novel with horror vibes by Nghi Vo set in pre-Code Hollywood

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Queer

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho blends Malaysian folklore with the contemporary queer struggle with homophobia in Asian communities

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 3 of 5 stars (3.25 rounded down to a 3)Black Water Sister is a paranormal fantasy novel by Zen Cho. The eBook version is 384 pages. I listened to the Recorded Books produced audiobook, which clocks in at eleven and a half hours… Continue reading Black Water Sister by Zen Cho blends Malaysian folklore with the contemporary queer struggle with homophobia in Asian communities

Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Format, New Adult, Novel, Queer, Romance

Happy Book Birthday to paranormal rom-com Boss Witch (by Ann Aguirre) and debut Regency rom-com Reputation (by Lex Croucher)

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre(post may contain affiliate links) Boss Witch is the second book in the Fix-It Witches series by Ann Aguirre. We follow Clementine Waterhouse, cousin of Danica (our main character from the first book) and fellow co-owner of Fix-It Witches, a magical… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to paranormal rom-com Boss Witch (by Ann Aguirre) and debut Regency rom-com Reputation (by Lex Croucher)

Books, Debut Author, Fiction, Historical Fiction, New Adult, Novel, Queer, Romance

Reputation is a Regency coming-of-age rom-com for fans of Mean Girls & Bridgerton by Lex Croucher in their fictional debut

Reputation by Lex Croucher(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsReputation is a Regency coming-of-age rom-com by Lex Croucher in their fictional debut. The eBook version is 336 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eleven hours and is narrated by Bessie Carter.We follow our main character, middle class… Continue reading Reputation is a Regency coming-of-age rom-com for fans of Mean Girls & Bridgerton by Lex Croucher in their fictional debut

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer, Romance

Boss Witch is a solid sophomore entry in the Fix-It Witches rom-com series by Ann Aguirre

Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsBoss Witch is the second book in the Fix-It Witches series by Ann Aguirre. The eBook version is 368 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten hours and is narrated by Ava Lucas. We… Continue reading Boss Witch is a solid sophomore entry in the Fix-It Witches rom-com series by Ann Aguirre

Books, Contemporary, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer, Romance

Witch Please is a cute rom-com and the first in the Fix-It Witches series by Ann Aguirre

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 stars (3.5 rounded up to a 4)Witch Please is the first book in the Fix-It Witches rom-com series by Anne Aguirre. The eBook version is 363 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at ten and a half hours… Continue reading Witch Please is a cute rom-com and the first in the Fix-It Witches series by Ann Aguirre

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Novel, Outdoors, Queer, Romance, Trans

Happy Book Birthday to lovely debut historical fiction/mystery The Honeybee Emeralds (by Amy Tector) and non-fiction guidebook Fat Girls Hiking (by Summer Michaud-Skog)!

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector(post may contain affiliate links) Amy Tector's debut historical fiction/mystery novel The Honeybee Emeralds is out today from Keylight Books in print and Dreamscape Media for audio. Alice Ahmadi is an Iranian British intern at a struggling magazine in Paris,… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to lovely debut historical fiction/mystery The Honeybee Emeralds (by Amy Tector) and non-fiction guidebook Fat Girls Hiking (by Summer Michaud-Skog)!

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Sci-Fi

Happy Book Birthday to gothic sci-fantasy mystery The Bone Orchard (by Sara A. Mueller)!

Just a quickie today to hype one fabulous book birthday! The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller(post may contain affiliate links) Sara A. Mueller's debut novel The Bone Orchard is out today from Tor Books. We follow the mistress to an Emperor who has been poisoned. His final command to her is to solve his… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to gothic sci-fantasy mystery The Bone Orchard (by Sara A. Mueller)!

Books, Debut Author, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Honeybee Emeralds is a lovely debut historical fiction/mystery with some side romantic plots by Amy Tector

The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Honeybee Emeralds is a debut historical fiction/mystery with some side romantic plots by Amy Tector. The eBook version is 391 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eleven and a half hours and is narrated with… Continue reading The Honeybee Emeralds is a lovely debut historical fiction/mystery with some side romantic plots by Amy Tector

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Trans

Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog is a phenomenal outdoors guide and reference book for hikers at any size or ability

Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability by Summer Michaud-Skog(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 starsFat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability is a outdoors guide and reference book by Summer Michaud-Skog. The eBook version is 252… Continue reading Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog is a phenomenal outdoors guide and reference book for hikers at any size or ability