Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Romance

Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements (4/5 stars)

Skip to the Endby Molly James(post may contain affiliate links) Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements. Amy inherited a bit of magic from her mother's side of the family: as soon as she kisses someone, she has a vision of how their relationship will… Continue reading Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements (4/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Meby Jamison Sheanarrated by Kristolyn Lloyd(this post may contain affiliate links) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes. The audiobook is narrated flawlessly by Kristolyn Lloyd. We follow our main… Continue reading I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)

Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

In Charm's WayThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #4by Lana Harper(post may contain affiliate links) In Charm's Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series. Delilah Harlow is still dealing with the aftereffects of the power surge that practically wiped her memory. She hates how… Continue reading In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Hello Strangerby Katherine Centernarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten and a half hours and is narrated by Patti Murin. Sadie is a portrait artist who is struggling for her big break.… Continue reading Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)

All the Right Notesby Dominic Limnarrated by Aaron J. Albano(post may contain affiliate links) All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timelines. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just under ten hours and is narrated by Aaron J. Albano. The audiobook producers do an AMAZING job… Continue reading All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Novel

The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships by Ali Bryan is a contemporary dark humor novel set in a small town in Canada (3/5 stars)

The Crow Valley Karaoke Championshipsby Ali Bryan(post may contain affiliate links) The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships by Ali Bryan is a contemporary dark humor novel set in a small town in Canada. We alternate between the point of view of several characters. It has been one year since the town of Crow Valley dealt with a… Continue reading The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships by Ali Bryan is a contemporary dark humor novel set in a small town in Canada (3/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Sunshine Nailsby Mai Nguyennarrated by Carolina Do, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, and Trieu Tran(post may contain affiliate links) Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours. Point of view shifts between… Continue reading Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disabled Author, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Novel, Romance

Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Heated RivalsThe O'Malleys, #2by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O'Malleys series. We follow multiple POV characters but have a deeper focus on two: Carrigan and James. Carrigan O'Malley always knew she would have to marry for politics, not… Continue reading Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)

Blackmail and BibingkaTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen cozy mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under nine hours and is narrated by Danice Cabanela. Lila has… Continue reading Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Trans, Womens Fiction

The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women’s fiction novel, and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

The Wife Appby Carolyn Mackler(post may contain affiliate links) The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women's fiction novel, and the author's adult debut. Tired of being undervalued for their hard work and emotional labor, three divorced women and best friends create an app to stick it to their ex-husbands and monetize Mental… Continue reading The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women’s fiction novel, and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)