Finlay Donovan Rolls the DiceFinlay Donovan, #4by Elle Cosimano(post may contain affiliate links) Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth book in the delightful Finlay Donovan cozy mystery series by Elle Cosimano. This series continues to be a win for me in terms of reading enjoyment. I can always count on Finlay books to… Continue reading Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth book in the delightful Finlay Donovan cozy mystery series by Elle Cosimano (4/5 stars)
The Shadows Rule AllDominions, #3by Abigail Owennarrated by Luis Moreno and Samara Naeymi(post may contain affiliate links) The Shadows Rule All is the final book in the YA fantasy romance Dominions trilogy by Abigail Owen. Oops I inhaled this in practically one sitting on a day where I was feeling under the weather. The same… Continue reading The Shadows Rule All is the final book in the YA fantasy romance Dominions trilogy by Abigail Owen (4.5/5 stars)
Perfume & Painby Anna Dornnarrated by Natalie Naudus(post may contain affiliate links) Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn is a contemporary and satirical nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. I inhaled this book pretty quickly by listening to an audio review copy from @simon.audio and following along in my physical review copy from @simonbooks Astrid… Continue reading Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn is a contemporary and satirical nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction (3.75/5 stars)
Rise and DivineThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #5by Lana Harpernarrated by Bailey Carr(post may contain affiliate links) Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and as always, I enjoyed listening to Bailey… Continue reading Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper (3.5/5 stars)
Nickedby M.T. Andersonnarrated by Euan Morton(post may contain affiliate links) Nicked by M.T. Anderson is a queer historical fiction featuring the true story of a quest to steal the bones of a long-dead saint. I initially tried reading the digital review copy I received from NetGalley, but it was hard for me to get into… Continue reading Nicked by M.T. Anderson is a a queer historical fiction featuring the true story of a quest to steal the bones of a long-dead saint (3.5/5 stars)
The City of Stardustby Georgia Summers(post may contain affiliate links) The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author's debut. The Everly family has been cursed for so long they are unsure why it started. The best and brightest in every generation disappears as punishment for a for… Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)
Can't Spell Treason Without TeaTomes & Tea, #1by Rebecca Thornenarrated by Jessica Threet(post may contain affiliate links) Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements. This was really cute! I ended up borrowing the audiobook from my library so that I could listen while I was making… Continue reading Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements (3.75/5 stars)
Rough PagesEvander Mills, #3by Lev AC Rosennarrated by Vikas Adam(post may contain affiliate links) Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series. Set in 1950s San Francisco--when LGBTQ+ individuals had to hide their true natures--private detective Andy Mills attempts to right whatever wrongs he… Continue reading Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series (4.25/5 stars)
Annie LeBlanc is Not Dead Yetby Molly Morrisnarrated by Georgina Sadler(post may contain affiliate links) Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism. I initially picked this up because it has a really intriguing concept. Who would you pick if an every-ten-year town… Continue reading Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism (3.5/5 stars)
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