The River Has Rootsby Amal El-Mohtarnarrated by Gem Carmella(post may contain affiliate links) The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie. I followed along in my gorgeous physical review copy (the illustrations are STUNNING) while listening to the audiobook, which I borrowed from my local library.… Continue reading The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie (5/5 stars)
The Imposition of Unnecessary ObstaclesThe Investigations of Mossa & Pleiti, #2by Malka Oldernarrated by Lindsey Dorcus(post may contain affilaite links) The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Older is the second novella in a cozy sci-fi mystery series set on Jupiter with sapphic romance elements. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and listened… Continue reading The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Older is the second novella in a cozy sci-fi mystery series set on Jupiter with sapphic romance elements (4.25/5 stars)
Don't Sleep with the Deada companion novella to The Chosen and the Beautifulby Nghi Vonarrated by Greg D. Barnett(post may contain affiliate links) Don't Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo is a companion novella set nearly two decades after the events of The Chosen and the Beautiful. This is technically a standalone, but I… Continue reading Don’t Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo is a companion novella set nearly two decades after the events of The Chosen and the Beautiful (3.75/5 stars)
Murder by MemoryDorothy Gentleman, #1by Olivia Waitenarrated by Blair Baker(post may contain affiliate links) Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite is a cozy sci-fi novella and the start of a new mystery series following a queer auntie detective. I really enjoyed this little novella! But it felt a little too short; I really wanted more.… Continue reading Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite is a cozy sci-fi novella and the start of a new mystery series following a queer auntie detective (4.25/5 stars)
Adrift in Currents Clean and ClearWayward Children, #9by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series. As an even-numbered book in this series, it is a stand-alone and does not progress the chronological plot… Continue reading Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series (4.25/5 stars)
Veronica Ruiz Breaks the BankFinlay Donovan, #3.5by Elle Cosimano(post may contain affiliate links) Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano was a fun prequel novella for the long-running Finlay Donovan cozy mystery series. It follows our favorite nanny-turned-accomplice/accountant Vero prior to the events of the first full-length novel in the series. I borrowed the… Continue reading Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano was a fun prequel novella for the long-running Finlay Donovan cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)
Haunt Sweet Homeby Sarah Pinskernarrated by Jennifer Bloom, Jess Nahikian, Matt Godfrey, & Robb Moreira(post may contain affiliate links) Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show. Mara is in her twenties but isn't quite sure what she wants to do with her life. Her cousin… Continue reading Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show (3.5/5 stars)
In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking ReputationHalifax Hellions, #1by Alexandra Vastinarrated by Mhairi Morrison(post may contain affiliate links) In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation by Alexandra Vasti is fun romp of a historical romance novella. Margo's twin Matilda just left in an attempt to elope with a Duke to Scotland. The only… Continue reading In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation by Alexandra Vasti is fun romp of a historical romance novella (4.5/5 stars)
The Empress of Salt and Fortune When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain Into the Riverlands Mammoths at the Gates The Brides of High Hill So far, we're five books into the literary fantasy novella series, The Singing Hills Cycle, by Nghi Vo. They are linked stories, but not by a through storyline, so you… Continue reading Nghi Vo’s Singing Hills Cycle is a must-read for fantasy fans (4.3/5 star average across 5 novellas)
Mislaid in Parts Half-KnownWayward Children, #9by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy and the ninth book in the Wayward Children series. I borrowed the audiobook from my library, which was read by Jesse Vilinsky. As an odd-numbered installment, this one progresses the chronological plot… Continue reading Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy and the ninth book in the Wayward Children series (3.5/5 stars)
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