The King's Spinster Bride by Ruby Dixon(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe King's Spinster Bride by Ruby Dixon is my first read from her, though I've heard such good things from most of BookTube. The Aspect & Anchor prequel novella is 138 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks… Continue reading The King’s Spinster Bride by Ruby Dixon is a charming and campy novella
The Black Tides of Heaven by Neon Yang(post may contain affiliate links) The saying goes, 'The black tides of heaven direct the courses of human lives.' To which a wise teacher said, 'But as with all waters, one can swim against the tide.'Neon Yang, The Black Tides of Heaven My rating: 4 of 5 stars… Continue reading If you’re in the mood for queer Asian sci-fantasy that also plays around with gender, check out The Black Tides of Heaven by Neon Yang
Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsEdgewood is a standalone romantic fantasy novel by Kristen Ciccarelli that leans towards an older YA audience (or New Adult, if that's actually a thing). Think rural-fantasy like urban-fantasy. The eBook version is 400 pages. I listened to the audiobook by Macmillan… Continue reading If you like standalone dark fantasy YA books, you should absolutely check out Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsI wanted something cozy with a dash of folklore (have I mentioned my minor in college was Classical Mythology?) and also wanted to read with my eyes on my kindle for a change, so I… Continue reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is a fun first romp with Percy Jackson and the Olympians
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsWe're back in 1912 in an alternate Cairo that has been dealing with supernatural disturbances. This Cairo has a king and a constitution, and "Everyone has rights, no matter their work.” It also boasts automated wheeled carriages, airships,… Continue reading A Master of Djinn is all of my favorite things about speculative fiction rolled up into one book
"The Haunting of Tram Car 015" by P. Djèlí Clarkpost may contain affiliate links My rating: 4 of 5 stars"The Haunting of Tram Car 015" is a stand-alone novella and the third entry in the Dead Djinn Universe by P. Djèlí Clark. You can find it in various formats, such as a 96-page ebook on… Continue reading Short Story Short Review: The Haunting of Tram Car 015 is a great addition to The Dead Djinn Universe
"The Angel of Khan el-Khalili" by P. Djèlí Clarkpost may contain affiliate links My rating: 4 of 5 stars"The Angel of Khan el-Khalili" is a stand-alone short story and the second entry in the Dead Djinn Universe by P. Djèlí Clark. You can find it in various formats, such as a short story published for… Continue reading Short Story Short Review: The Angel of Khan el-Khalili has an evocative atmosphere and interesting point-of-view
"A Dead Djinn in Cairo" by P. Djèlí Clarkpost may contain affiliate links My rating: 5 of 5 stars"A Dead Djinn In Cairo" is a short story that kickstarts the Dead Djinn Universe by P. Djèlí Clark. You can find it in various formats, as a 43-page ebook on Amazon, as a short story published… Continue reading Short Story Short Review: A Dead Djinn In Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark is an amazing peek into a universe I need to know more about
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling My rating: 4 of 5 stars (3.5 rounded up to a 4)Erin Sterling is a pen name for Rachel Hawkins, a New York Times bestselling author of young adult romance (Hex Hall), middle grade fiction (Journey's End), and adult fiction (The Wife Upstairs). I listened to the audiobook version… Continue reading The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling is a fun, easy read if you’re looking for a cozy supernatural romance
The Seventh Queen by Greta Kelly(may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Seventh Queen is the second book in the Warrior Queen duology by Greta Kelly. Here we follow what happens to Askia--a warrior, witch, queen, and empress--as she confronts the man/monster who stole her throne and holds her prisoner in order… Continue reading The Seventh Queen by Greta Kelly sticks the landing of this debut fantasy duology
