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)
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)
The Mimicking of Known Successesby Malka Oldernarrated by Lindsey Dorcus(post may contain affiliate links) The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older is a sci-fi cozy mystery novella set on Jupiter with sapphic romance elements. If you like Holmesian stories but want more lesbians and sci-fi in your mysteries, this is the novella for you.… Continue reading The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older is a sci-fi cozy mystery novella set on Jupiter with sapphic romance elements (4/5 stars)
#CrimeTimeby Jeneva Rose & Drew Pynenarrated by a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) #CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose and Drew Pyne is a full-cast audio exclusive cozy mystery/thriller with satirical elements that is fast and fun to listen to. If you like over the top crime fiction, this is the fully acted out novella (complete… Continue reading #CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose and Drew Pyne is a full-cast audio exclusive cozy mystery/thriller with satirical elements that is fast and fun to listen to (4/5 stars)
The Christmas Spiritby Alexandrea Weis(post may contain affiliate links) The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis is a holiday romance with paranormal and suspense elements. I liked this book but didn't love it. It feels a bit like a Hallmark movie. There were some Austrian folklore elements that I really enjoyed. I initially picked it up… Continue reading The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis is a holiday romance with paranormal and suspense elements (3.25/5 stars)
Her Princess at Midnightby Erica Ridley(post may contain affiliate links) Her Princess at Midnight by Erica Ridley is a queer Regency-era Cinderella retelling. The novella shifts point of view between our two main characters. This was a cute and quick read! If you're a fan of queer historical romance, or Cinderella retellings in general, you… Continue reading Her Princess at Midnight by Erica Ridley is a queer Regency-era Cinderella retelling (3/5 stars)
Double TroubleBedlam Butchers, #3by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double DownBedlam Butchers, #4by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double or NothingBedlam Butchers, #5by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson(post may contain affiliate links) Double Trouble (Bedlam Butchers MC, #3; 4/5 stars) Shy is terrified of her older brother, who's also a snitch in the Bedlam Butchers.… Continue reading A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 stars)
Thornhedgeby T. Kingfishernarrated by Jennifer Bloom(post may contain affiliate links) Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under four hours and is narrated by Jennifer Bloom. Toadling, born human, was stolen by the fairies and was raised lovingly in the… Continue reading Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling (4.25/5 stars)
Off LimitsThe Bedlam Butchers Club, #1by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Packing DoubleThe Bedlam Butchers Club, #2by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson (post may contain affiliate links) Off Limits and Packing Double by Ruby Dixon are the first two books in the Bedlam Butchers MC erotic romance series. I listened to the audiobook, both of… Continue reading Off Limits and Packing Double by Ruby Dixon are the first two books in the Bedlam Butchers MC erotic romance series (3/5 stars & 4/5 stars)
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