Category: Fantasy

Adult, Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Magical Realism, Novella, Paranormal

Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Psychopomp & Circumstanceby Eden Roycenarrated by Bahni Turpin(post may contain affiliate links) Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a great job, especially regarding distinct character voices. Overall, this… Continue reading Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Monster Romance, Novel, Romance

By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

By the HornsRoyal Artifactual Guild, #2by Ruby Dixon(post may contain affiliate links) By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon. I borrowed the audiobook from my library while occasionally following along with my (beautiful) physical review copy. It has duet narration, where both narrators alternate depending on… Continue reading By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Nightshade GodThe Nightshade Crown, #3by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten. I listened to my audio review copy while following along with my physical ARC. The narrator does a pretty good job and was… Continue reading The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Saevus Corax Deals with the DeadThe Corax Trilogy, #1by K.J. Parkernarrated by Ben Onwukwe(post may contain affilaite links) Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor. I listened to the audiobook while following along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a… Continue reading Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Asian Author, Book Club, Books, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Queer, Romance, Speculative Romance

The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Keeper of Magical Thingsby Julie Leongnarrated by Natalie Naudus(post may contain affiliate links) The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes. This was a delightful read! I listened to the audiobook on Spotify while following along… Continue reading The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Trans

Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dead & Breakfastby Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thornarrated by Daniel Henning(post may contain affiliate links) Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic (and funny!) debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor. I listened to the audiobook via Spotify (reminder: you get 15 hours/month if you have a premium subscription!) while following along… Continue reading Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Urban Fantasy

Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Blind Date with a Werewolffrom the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omegaby Patricia Briggs(post may contain affiliate links) Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega. Pretty much as soon as I saw this was available to… Continue reading Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega (5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Urban Fantasy

Burn for Me is the first book in a phenomenal urban fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Burn for MeHidden Legacy, #1by Ilona Andrewsnarrated by Renee Raudman(post may contain affiliate links) Burn for Me is the first book in a phenomenal urban fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews. I really love the worldbuilding in this series, which is potentially easy to see as this is my third time starting this first trilogy… Continue reading Burn for Me is the first book in a phenomenal urban fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Speculative Romance

Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Paladin's GraceThe Saint of Steel, #1by T. Kingfishernarrated by Joel Richards(post may contain affiliate links) Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements. Earlier this year, I ordered a set of the full series with the beautiful Orbit covers. In addition, I borrowed the audiobook from my local… Continue reading Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance

Bull Moon Rising is a fun and campy fantasy romance from Ruby Dixon, and the start of a new series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Bull Moon RisingRoyal Artifactual Guild, #1by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Felicity Munroe & Hiro Diaz(post may contain affiliate links) Bull Moon Rising is a fun and campy fantasy romance from Ruby Dixon, and the start of a new series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. It took me a bit to place the male… Continue reading Bull Moon Rising is a fun and campy fantasy romance from Ruby Dixon, and the start of a new series (4/5 stars)