Category: Novel

Adult, Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Gold Coast Dilemmaby Nana Malonenarrated by Soneela Nankani and Tim Paige(post may contain affiliate links) Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection. Ofosua first crosses paths with Cole during an opulent publishing party, where they both share… Continue reading Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel

The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Man Who Died TwiceThursday Murder Club, #2by Richard Osmannarrated by Lesley Manville(post may contain affiliate links) The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and I had a lot of fun listening to Lesley… Continue reading The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Food, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel

Cheddar Luck Next Time is a cheese-filled cozy mystery debut by Beth Cato (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cheddar Luck Next Timeby Beth Cato(post may contain affiliate links) Cheddar Luck Next Time is a cheese-filled cozy mystery debut by Beth Cato. Bird recently inherited her grandmother's estate (after she mysteriously disappeared). Since she ran an artisanal preserves business, the property includes a capital-K Kitchen. This is the perfect location for Bird's new gourmet… Continue reading Cheddar Luck Next Time is a cheese-filled cozy mystery debut by Beth Cato (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Never Gamble Your HeartThe Secret Society of Governess Spies, #2by Lindsay Lovisenarrated by Ella Lynch and Rupert Channing(post may contain affiliate links) Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes. Frankie, a brilliant mathematician, found herself in the employ of The Dove--a spymaster who runs Perdita's governess… Continue reading Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Romance

A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper is a cozy mystery with a wee bit of romance (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

A Proposal to Die Forby Molly Harpernarrated by Amanda Ronconi(post may contain affiliate links) A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper is a cozy mystery with a wee bit of romance. I used some of my monthly Spotify Premium audiobook hours to listen to this one while I followed along in my physical review… Continue reading A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper is a cozy mystery with a wee bit of romance (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

Killers of a Certain Age is a mystery/thriller following 60-year old assassins and the first book in the eponymous series by Deanna Raybourn (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Killers of a Certain AgeKillers of a Certain Age, #1by Deanna Raybournnarrated by Jane Oppenheimer & Christina Delaine(post may contain affiliate links) Killers of a Certain Age is a mystery/thriller following 60-year old assassins and the first book in the eponymous series by Deanna Raybourn. After working for an elite network of assassins for forty… Continue reading Killers of a Certain Age is a mystery/thriller following 60-year old assassins and the first book in the eponymous series by Deanna Raybourn (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Dystopian Horror, Fiction, Horror, Latinx, Literary, Literary Horror, Novel, Queer, South American Author

The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Unworthyby Agustina Bazterricatranslated by Sarah Mosesnarrated by Imani Jade Powers(post may contain affiliate links) The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis. After an environmental crisis, where stories of fireflies have been passed down for generations upon generations without anyone seeing them… Continue reading The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Queer, Satire

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler is a hilarious fantasy and the first in the Dark Lord Davi duology (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die TryingDark Lord Davi, #1by Django Wexlernarrated by Jeanette Illidge(post may contain affiliate links) How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler is a hilarious fantasy and the first in the Dark Lord Davi duology. I had a lot of fun reading this book!… Continue reading How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler is a hilarious fantasy and the first in the Dark Lord Davi duology (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fiction, Novel, Romance, Sci-Fi, Speculative Romance

Barbarian Mine is the fourth book in the Ice Planet Barbarians sci-fi romance series by Ruby Dixon (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

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

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers is a fun first book in a new cozy mystery series by Jesse Q. Sutanto (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for MurderersVera Wong, #1by Jesse Q. Sutantonarrated by Eunice Wong(post may contain affiliate links) Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers is a fun first book in a new cozy mystery series by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Vera is a widow who runs a tea shop that has seen better days. One day,… Continue reading Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers is a fun first book in a new cozy mystery series by Jesse Q. Sutanto (4/5 stars)