Speculative Romance – ruse reviews

The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

The Keeper of Magical Thingsby Julie Leongnarrated by Natalie Naudus(post may contain affiliate links) The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes. This was a delightful read! I listened to the audiobook on Spotify while following along… Continue reading The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 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)

Fan Serviceby Rosie Danannarrated by Aaron Shedlock & Brittany Pressley(post may contain affiliate links) Fan Service by Rosie Danan is a fun paranormal romance that's also a love letter to fandom. I had a lot of fun with this one; I laughed out loud a lot! I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and… Continue reading Fan Service by Rosie Danan is a fun paranormal romance that’s also a love letter to fandom (4.5/5 stars)

Barbarian MineIce Planet Barbarians, #4by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson & Mason Lloyd(post may contain affiliate links) Barbarian Mine is the fourth book in the Ice Planet Barbarians sci-fi romance series by Ruby Dixon. This series is always so fun to read! The narrators both do a great job of helping me stay engaged in… Continue reading Barbarian Mine is the fourth book in the Ice Planet Barbarians sci-fi romance series by Ruby Dixon (3.75/5 stars)

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComCosmic Chaos, #1by Kimberly Lemming(post may contain affiliate links) I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series. I absolutely loved the zany fun… Continue reading I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series (3.25/5 stars)

Barbarian LoverIce Planet Barbarians, #3by Ruby Dixon(post may contain affiliate links) Barbarian Lover is the third book in the Ice Planet Barbarians sci-fi romance series by Ruby Dixon. I generally always have a fun time with this series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library; it's so fun listening to these books! We got… Continue reading Barbarian Lover is the third book in the Ice Planet Barbarians sci-fi romance series by Ruby Dixon (3.75/5 stars)

The City in Glassby Nghi Vonarrated by Susan Dalian(post may contain affiliate links) The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon. I will literally read anything that Nghi Vo writes. I just love her prose, especially when I'm reading it in audiobook form.… Continue reading The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon (4.5/5 stars)

Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron(post may contain affiliate links) (4.5 rounded up to a 5) Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron is a solid debut speculative romance featuring time shenanigans. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours and is narrated by Megan Tusing. To help ease her chronic… Continue reading Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron is a solid debut speculative romance featuring time shenanigans (4.5/5 stars)