Category: Fiction

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Novel

The Radcliffe Ladies’ Reading Club by Julia Bryan Thomas is a character-driven historical fiction with feminist elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Clubby Julia Bryan Thomasnarrated by Tanya Eby(post may contain affiliate links) The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club by Julia Bryan Thomas is a character-driven historical fiction with feminist elements. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over eight and a half hours and is narrated by Tanya Eby. We… Continue reading The Radcliffe Ladies’ Reading Club by Julia Bryan Thomas is a character-driven historical fiction with feminist elements (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Folklore, Food, History, Medicine, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Spirituality

The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a nonfiction guide to green witchery (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Kitchen Witchby Skye Alexandernarrated by Nikki Massoud(post may contain affiliate links) The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a nonfiction guide to green witchery. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under six hours and is narrated by Nikki Massoud. This is a pretty good broad overview of kitchen witchery. Many… Continue reading The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a nonfiction guide to green witchery (3.5/5 stars)

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

What’s a Duke Got to Do With It by Christina Britton is a historical romance and the second book in the Synneful Spinsters series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

What's a Duke Got to Do With ItSynneful Spinsters, #2by Christina Britton(post may contain affiliate links) What's a Duke Got to Do With It by Christina Britton is a historical romance and the second book in the Synneful Spinsters series. We alternate points of view between our two main characters. After a scandal four years ago,… Continue reading What’s a Duke Got to Do With It by Christina Britton is a historical romance and the second book in the Synneful Spinsters series (3.5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Sunshine Nailsby Mai Nguyennarrated by Carolina Do, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, and Trieu Tran(post may contain affiliate links) Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours. Point of view shifts between… Continue reading Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency by Lydia Travers is a historical cozy mystery (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Scottish Ladies' Detective AgencyThe Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, #1by Lydia Traversnarrated by Helen McAlpine(post may contain affiliate links) The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency by Lydia Travers is a historical cozy mystery. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine and a half hours and is narrated by Helen McAlpine. Maud just used her… Continue reading The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency by Lydia Travers is a historical cozy mystery (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Novel, Queer

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hillby Rowenna Millernarrated by Jesse Vilinsky(post may contain affiliate links) The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at sixteen and a half hours and is… Continue reading The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disabled Author, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Novel, Romance

Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Heated RivalsThe O'Malleys, #2by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O'Malleys series. We follow multiple POV characters but have a deeper focus on two: Carrigan and James. Carrigan O'Malley always knew she would have to marry for politics, not… Continue reading Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Novella, Romance

Off Limits and Packing Double by Ruby Dixon are the first two books in the Bedlam Butchers MC erotic romance series (3/5 stars & 4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Off LimitsThe Bedlam Butchers Club, #1by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Packing DoubleThe Bedlam Butchers Club, #2by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson (post may contain affiliate links) Off Limits and Packing Double by Ruby Dixon are the first two books in the Bedlam Butchers MC erotic romance series. I listened to the audiobook, both of… Continue reading Off Limits and Packing Double by Ruby Dixon are the first two books in the Bedlam Butchers MC erotic romance series (3/5 stars & 4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Blackmail and BibingkaTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen cozy mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under nine hours and is narrated by Danice Cabanela. Lila has… Continue reading Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Trans, Womens Fiction

The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women’s fiction novel, and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Wife Appby Carolyn Mackler(post may contain affiliate links) The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women's fiction novel, and the author's adult debut. Tired of being undervalued for their hard work and emotional labor, three divorced women and best friends create an app to stick it to their ex-husbands and monetize Mental… Continue reading The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women’s fiction novel, and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)