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)
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)
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)
The Undercutting of Rosie and AdamHart and Mercy, #3by Megan Bannennarrated by Jim Frangione & Kacie Rogers(post may contain affiliate links) The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is a fun and steamy fantasy romance by Megan Bannen. First things first, do not start with this book, please read the other books in this series in… Continue reading The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is a fun and steamy fantasy romance by Megan Bannen (5/5 stars)
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeepingby Sangu Mandannanarrated by Samara MacLaren(post may contain affiliate links) A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Sangu Mandanna. The publication date for this book got pushed a few times, but I'm so glad the author was able to take as much time… Continue reading A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Sangu Mandanna (5/5 stars)
The River Has Rootsby Amal El-Mohtarnarrated by Gem Carmella(post may contain affiliate links) The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie. I followed along in my gorgeous physical review copy (the illustrations are STUNNING) while listening to the audiobook, which I borrowed from my local library.… Continue reading The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie (5/5 stars)
Calypsoby Oliver K. Langmeadnarrated by Peter Wicks, Harrie Dobby, and Sofia Engstrand(post may contain affiliate links) Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse. I read it because it was a Best Poetry nominee for the 2025 Hugo Awards. I feel like this should have been nominated in the… Continue reading Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse (3.5/5 stars)
Tusk Loveby Thea Guanzonnarrated by Teddy Hamilton and Brittany Pressley(post may contain affiliate links) Tusk Love is a fantasy romance by Thea Guanzon based on an in-universe book in the Critical Role world of Exandria. This was delightful and I ATE IT UP. I preordered both the hardcover (from bookshop.org) and the audiobook (from libro.fm)… Continue reading Tusk Love is a fantasy romance by Thea Guanzon based on an in-universe book in the Critical Role world of Exandria (5/5 stars)
Rebel WitchThe Crimson Moth, #2by Kristen Ciccarellinarrated by Grace Gray(post may contain affiliate links) Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli is the final book in The Crimson Moth YA romantasy duology. Unpopular opinion time! I thought this book (and series) was just okay. I bought the hardcover via my Book of the Month subscription and borrowed… Continue reading Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli is the final book in The Crimson Moth YA romantasy duology (3.25/5 stars)
Greenteethby Molly O'Neill narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O'Neill. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator, especially because it's written in the first person… Continue reading Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)
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