The Bell in the FogEvander Mills, #2by Lev A.C. Rosen(post may contain affiliate links) The Bell in the Fog by Lev A.C. Rosen is a queer historic gumshoe mystery and the second book in the Evander Mills series. I basically read the first book in this series, Lavender House, in one sitting. This one took… Continue reading The Bell in the Fog by Lev A.C. Rosen is a queer historic gumshoe mystery and the second book in the Evander Mills series (4.5/5 stars)
The Empress of Salt and Fortune When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain Into the Riverlands Mammoths at the Gates The Brides of High Hill So far, we're five books into the literary fantasy novella series, The Singing Hills Cycle, by Nghi Vo. They are linked stories, but not by a through storyline, so you… Continue reading Nghi Vo’s Singing Hills Cycle is a must-read for fantasy fans (4.3/5 star average across 5 novellas)
The Last Note of WarningThe Nightingale Mysteries, #3by Katharine Schellman(post may contain affiliate links) The Last Note of Warning by Katharine Schellman is a queer historical mystery and the third book in The Nightingale Mysteries series. In this installment, our main character Vivian is in the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up… Continue reading The Last Note of Warning by Katharine Schellman is a queer historical mystery and the third book in The Nightingale Mysteries series (3.25/5 stars)
Ne'er Duke Wellby Alexandra Vastinarrated by Mhairi Morrison(post may contain affiliate links) Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Mhairi Morrison. I really enjoyed… Continue reading Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans (4.5/5 stars)
You've Got Maleby Marina Adair(post may contain affiliate links) You've Got Male by Marina Adair is a fun contemporary rom-com. Evie is a single mom trying to reorganize her parents' coffee shop business so it can survive. Her best friend posts a video of Evie describing her perfect man, and then the men start coming.… Continue reading You’ve Got Male by Marina Adair is a fun contemporary rom-com (3.5/5 stars)
Dead TiredThe Expectant Detectives, #2by Kat Ailesnarrated by Kitty Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) Dead Tired by Kat Ailes is a small town cozy mystery and the second book in The Expectant Detectives series. This one picks up about a year after The Expectant Detectives, which I really enjoyed. The humor really hit for me,… Continue reading Dead Tired by Kat Ailes is a small town cozy mystery and the second book in The Expectant Detectives series (4/5 stars)
Mighty Millie Novakby Elizabeth Holden(post may contain affiliate links) Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden is a sweet YA novel following a queer teen girl trying to find her place both in the world at large and on her roller derby team, and maybe finding some love along the way. Millie has been home schooled… Continue reading Mighty Millie Novak by Elizabeth Holden is a sweet YA novel following a queer teen girl trying to find her place both in the world at large and on her roller derby team, and maybe finding some love along the way (4/5 stars)
Black SunBetween Earth and Sky, #1by Rebecca Roanhorsenarrated by Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis, Kaipo Schwab, Shaun Taylor-Corbett(post may contain affiliate links) Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is a queer fantasy inspired by the civilizations of Pre-Columbian Americas and the first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. I did a blended read for Black… Continue reading Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is a queer fantasy inspired by the civilizations of Pre-Columbian Americas and the first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy (4/5 stars)
The Hemlock QueenThe Nightshade Crown, #2by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. Emily Ellet is the narrator and overall I think she does a good… Continue reading The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)
EvocationThe Summoner's Circle, #1by S.T. Gibsonnarrated by Oscar Reyes(post may contain affiliate links) Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner's Circle series. I did a blended read with my advanced reader copy and the audiobook, which is narrated by Oscar Reyes. I had… Continue reading Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)
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