Fourth WingThe Empyrean, Book 1by Rebecca Yarrosnarrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Ok, I definitely picked this one up based on the hype from bookish internet spheres, and I'm very glad I did. Fourth Wing is HIGHLY consumable, with a fast-paced plot that makes you want to keep going. I read… Continue reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a highly consumable fantasy romance with dragons (5/5 stars)
Shield Maidenby Sharon Emmerichsnarrated by Victoria Fox Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability. The audiobook version is narrated by Victoria Fox. Though the daughter of a lord, Fryda has longed to become a shield maiden, in part to follow in her uncle Beowulf's footsteps. Assuming her… Continue reading Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 stars)
A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herselfby Katherine Howenarrated by Petrea Burchard(post may contain affiliate links) A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines. Featuring alternating dual timelines, Hannah Masury starts bound to service at a waterfront tavern in 1726 Boston but soon… Continue reading A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines (3.25/5 stars)
The Connellys of County Downby Tracey Langenarrated by Barrie Kreinik(post may contain affiliate links) The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings. Tara Connelly was just released from prison after serving a year and a half on a drug charge. She knows that life will… Continue reading The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)
Dreaming of a Duke Like YouDuke of Grantham, #1by Sara Bennett(post may contain affiliate links) Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series. Gabriel Cadieux, once raised in a foundling home, has made a name for himself as the proprietor of a… Continue reading Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)
Compass Pointsby Jillian Witt(post may contain affiliate links) Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks. It has been ten years since Rose left home after tragedy. Her secrets may not be safe from the leader of the earth fae, who is seeking a… Continue reading Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)
Some Kind of Blunderfulby Livy Hart(post may contain affiliate links) Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. A year after being left at the altar, Mia seemed into Alex's online dating profile until their attempted first date fell flat. Later, she finds… Continue reading Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com (3.5/5 stars)
Episode Thirteenby Craig DiLouienarrated by a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by a full cast, while following along in the physical book. A team of five ghost hunters for the tv series Fade to Black investigate the… Continue reading Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements (3.5/5 stars)
Hex Educationby Maureen Kilmer(post may contain affiliate links) Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author's sophomore effort. Sarah is a typical suburban mom, except she's secretly a witch. She tends to only use her magic for small things, like cleaning the house or restocking the basement fridge with turkey for her… Continue reading Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author’s sophomore effort (3.5/5 stars)
These Infinite ThreadsThis Woven Kingdom, #2by Tahereh Mafinarrated by Kate Reading(post may contain affiliate links) These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Kate Reading. We follow… Continue reading These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)
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