Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em DeadFinlay Donovan, #2by Elle Cosimanonarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano is a humorous cozy mystery and the second in the series. NetGalley offered the entire series as Read Now for 24 hours so I grabbed them all and read the first… Continue reading Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano is a humorous cozy mystery and the second in the series (4/5 stars)
Rise and DivineThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #5by Lana Harpernarrated by Bailey Carr(post may contain affiliate links) Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and as always, I enjoyed listening to Bailey… Continue reading Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper (3.5/5 stars)
The Duchess Takes it Allby Michelle McLean(post may contain affiliate links) The Duchess Takes it All by Michelle McLean is a historical romance featuring a very young dowager duchess and the man assigned co-guardianship of her young son. This isn't listed as being part of a series, but some characters from this book can also… Continue reading The Duchess Takes it All by Michelle McLean is a historical romance featuring a very young dowager duchess and the man assigned co-guardianship of her young son (4.25/5 stars)
Finlay Donovan is Killing ItFinlay Donovan, #1by Elle Cosimanonarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a humorous cozy mystery/thriller and the first in the eponymous series by Elle Cosimano. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library after NetGalley offered the entire series as Read Now for 24… Continue reading Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a humorous cozy mystery/thriller and the first in the eponymous series by Elle Cosimano (4/5 stars)
Not Another Love Songby Julie Soto(post may contain affiliate links) Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto is an contemporary romance featuring two rival string players in an orchestra. I myself am part of an orchestra, the link: Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra. We exclusively perform music from video games! I sit on the Board… Continue reading Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto is an contemporary romance featuring two rival string players in an orchestra (3/5 stars)
Where the Library HidesSecrets of the Nile, #2by Isabel Ibañeznarrated by Ana Osorio and Ahmed Hamad(post may contain affiliate links) Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology. I LOVED the first book in this duology, What the River Knows.… Continue reading Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology (4/5 stars)
Bound PathsCompass Points, #3by Jillian Witt(post may contain affiliate links) Bound Paths is the third fantasy romance in the Compass Points series by Jillian Witt. The Compass Points series is set in a world inspired by United States National Parks, which I think is a fun hook. I loved the worldbuilding, where fae are separated… Continue reading Bound Paths is the third fantasy romance in the Compass Points series by Jillian Witt (4/5 stars)
Culpritsedited by Gary Phillips & Richard Brewer(post may contain affiliate links) Culprits is a crime thriller anthology of short stories edited by Gary Phillips and Richard Brewer. It follows a crew of professional thieves after they go their separate ways after the biggest heist of their lives. This book really caught (and kept!) my attention… Continue reading Culprits is a crime thriller anthology of short stories edited by Gary Phillips and Richard Brewer (3.75/5 stars)
Nickedby M.T. Andersonnarrated by Euan Morton(post may contain affiliate links) Nicked by M.T. Anderson is a queer historical fiction featuring the true story of a quest to steal the bones of a long-dead saint. I initially tried reading the digital review copy I received from NetGalley, but it was hard for me to get into… Continue reading Nicked by M.T. Anderson is a a queer historical fiction featuring the true story of a quest to steal the bones of a long-dead saint (3.5/5 stars)
The City of Stardustby Georgia Summers(post may contain affiliate links) The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author's debut. The Everly family has been cursed for so long they are unsure why it started. The best and brightest in every generation disappears as punishment for a for… Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
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