Category: Fiction

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Mystery, Novel, Romance

How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman is a historical romance following one of three women who run London’s most successful private investigation firm (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

How to Fall for a ScoundrelHer Majesty's Rebels, #2by Kate Bateman(post may contain affiliate links) How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman is a historical romance following one of three women who run London's most successful private investigation firm. This is book two in the Her Majesty's Rebels series, but it can absolutely be… Continue reading How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman is a historical romance following one of three women who run London’s most successful private investigation firm (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Retelling, Romance

It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set around a big family wedding (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

It's All Relativeby Rachel Mageenarrated by Tanya Eby(post may contain affiliate links) It's All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set around a big family wedding. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along with my physical copy. Tanya Eby is always lovely… Continue reading It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set around a big family wedding (3.75/5 stars)

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

The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Can't Spell Treason Without TeaTomes & Tea, #1by Rebecca Thornenarrated by Jessica Threet(post may contain affiliate links) Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements. This was really cute! I ended up borrowing the audiobook from my library so that I could listen while I was making… Continue reading Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a sapphic fantasy with cozy mystery elements (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Paranormal, Romance

Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1 by unfins is a humorous paranormal romance graphic novel with horror elements (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1by unfins(post may contain affiliate links) Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1 by unfins is a humorous paranormal romance graphic novel with horror elements. A teen summons a Great Duke of Hell for a contract to help him get a date with… Continue reading Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1 by unfins is a humorous paranormal romance graphic novel with horror elements (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Trans

Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Rough PagesEvander Mills, #3by Lev AC Rosennarrated by Vikas Adam(post may contain affiliate links) Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series. Set in 1950s San Francisco--when LGBTQ+ individuals had to hide their true natures--private detective Andy Mills attempts to right whatever wrongs he… Continue reading Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hockey BoyBoston Bolts Hockey, #1by Brittanée Nicole(post may contain affiliate links) Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep. In general, I had a good time reading this book. I especially appreciated the curvy and neurodiversity rep (depression and anxiety) throughout. I could definitely feel the chemistry between our… Continue reading Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Pickleballersby Ilana Long(post may contain affiliate links) Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest. This was a fun read! I inhaled this book within 24 hours and laughed out loud several times. I enjoyed how light-hearted it felt, though there are also sweet and romantic moments from… Continue reading Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer, Romance, YA

Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Annie LeBlanc is Not Dead Yetby Molly Morrisnarrated by Georgina Sadler(post may contain affiliate links) Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism. I initially picked this up because it has a really intriguing concept. Who would you pick if an every-ten-year town… Continue reading Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism (3.5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Teller of Small Fortunesby Julie Leong(post may contain affiliate links) The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements. Tao is an immigrant and a fortune teller, though she will only tell "small" fortunes like whether it will hail next week or who the barmaid will kiss.… Continue reading The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements (4/5 stars)