The Cemetery of Untold Storiesby Julia Alvareznarrated by Alma Cuervo(post may contain affiliate links) The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel. I initially picked this up because I read In the Time of the Butterflies in college and that book made me feel things. Like that book,… Continue reading The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel (3.5/5 stars)
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonMead Mishaps, #1by Kimberly Lemmingnarrated by Hazel Addison(post may contain affiliate links) That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming is a charming fantasy rom-com and the first in the Mead Mishaps series. The audiobook is narrated by Hazel Addison, and she was… Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming is a charming fantasy rom-com and the first in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)
Still See You EverywhereFrankie Elkins, #3by Lisa Gardnernarrated by Hillary Huber(post may contain affiliate links) Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner is a contemporary locked room thriller and the third book in the Frankie Elkin series. Frankie Elkin is an expert at finding missing persons that are often long forgotten. Her latest request comes… Continue reading Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner is a contemporary locked room thriller and the third book in the Frankie Elkin series (4/5 stars)
The Temple of Persephoneby Isabella Kamalnarrated by Susan Duerden(post may contain affiliate links) The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal is a charming historical romance and the author's debut. The audiobook is narrated by Susan Duerden, and she does a fabulous job with our dual points of view. After a fast marriage due to getting… Continue reading The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal is a charming historical romance featuring mythology and the author’s debut (4/5 stars)
Maude Horton's Glorious Revengeby Lizzie Pooknarrated by Genevieve Gaunt(post may contain affiliate links) Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook is a historical fiction with adventure and mystery elements. The audiobook is narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, and I think she did an amazing job. The eponymous Maude receives the journal of her late sister: a… Continue reading Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook is a historical fiction with adventure and mystery elements (3.5/5 stars)
Severanceby Ling Manarrated by Nancy Wu(post may contain affiliate links) Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel. I borrowed the audiobook version from my library, which is narrated by Nancy Wu. I read this as part of my video game music orchestra's book club! Originally published in 2018 and… Continue reading Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel (4/5 stars)
What Feasts at NightSworn Soldier, #2by T. Kingfishernarrated by Avi Roque(post may contain affiliate links) What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library because it was narrated by Avi Roque. They're one of my favorite… Continue reading What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)
Gwen & Art Are Not in Loveby Lex Crouchernarrated by Alex Singh and Sarah Ovens(post may contain affiliate links) Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance. The audiobook is narrated by Alex Singh and Sarah Ovens, and they both did a great job. Art(hur), a descendant… Continue reading Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance (3.5/5 stars)
The Expectant DetectivesExpectant Detectives, #1by Kat Ailesnarrated by Kitty Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series. With the impending birth of their first child, Alice and Joe opt to leave fast-paced London for a cozy village in the… Continue reading The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series (3.5/5 stars)
The Jumpby Brittney Morrisnarrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali Andre Ali, Soneela Nankani, and Sagan Chen(post may contain affiliate links) The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt. I did a blended read by following along in the book while listening to the full-cast audiobook, narrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali… Continue reading The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)
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