While the Duke Was SleepingEngland's Sweethearts, #1by Samara Parish(post may contain affiliate links) While the Duke Was Sleeping is a fun historical romance by Samara Parish and the first book in the England's Sweethearts series. This book was inspired by the movie While You Were Sleeping, which is on my list of favorite holiday movies… Continue reading While the Duke Was Sleeping is a fun historical romance by Samara Parish and the first book in the England’s Sweethearts series (4/5 stars)
The Chosen and the Beautifulby Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo's debut novel. I'm a huge fan of Nghi Vo's work, and I am almost caught up on her entire back catalogue. I think all I have… Continue reading The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
First-Time CallerHeartstrings, #1by B.K. Borison(post may contain affiliate links) First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary romance inspired by Sleepless in Seattle and the first in her new Heartstrings series. Lucie is a single mother to a tween daughter who works as a mechanic. She and her childhood best friend, Grayson, had Maya while… Continue reading First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary romance inspired by Sleepless in Seattle (4.5/5 stars)
This Girl's a Killerby Emma C. Wellsnarrated by Stefanie Kay(post may contain affiliate links) This Girl's a Killer is a fun debut thriller from Emma C. Wells. Cordelia Black is many things: an ambitious pharma rep, a godmother, a best friend. But she's also a vigilante, a female Dexter who lives by her own code… Continue reading This Girl’s a Killer is a fun debut thriller from Emma C. Wells (4.5/5 stars)
A Pirate's Life for TeaTomes & Tea, #2by Rebecca Thorne(post may contain affiliate links) A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea cozy fantasy series. In this installment, we continue to follow our leads Reyna, a former Queen's guard, and Kianthe, the most powerful mage… Continue reading A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea Cozy Fantasies series (3.75/5 stars)
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