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Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Novella, Suspense/Thriller

#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)

Ashleah

#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)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel

The Queen of Days by Greta Kelly is a high fantasy heist adventure with a found family of thieves (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Queen of Daysby Greta Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Queen of Days by Greta Kelly is a high fantasy heist adventure with a found family of thieves. The publisher blurb mentioned this book is perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora and I definitely agree with that. Both of these books… Continue reading The Queen of Days by Greta Kelly is a high fantasy heist adventure with a found family of thieves (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman is a debut historical mystery metafiction with mixed media elements (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

West Heart Killby Dann McDormanNarrated by Robert Petkoff(post may contain affiliate links) West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman is a debut historical mystery metafiction with mixed media elements. Picture a murder mystery set at a remote hunting lodge in 1976… but also a treatise on creating a locked room mystery. It feels like Dirty Dancing… Continue reading West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman is a debut historical mystery metafiction with mixed media elements (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Latinx, Mystery, Mythology, Novel, Romance, YA

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez is a wonderful historical fantasy with mystery and romance elements set in 1800s Egypt (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

What the River KnowsSecrets of the Nile, #1by Isabel Ibañeznarrated by Ana Osorio and Ahmed Hamad(post may contain affiliate links) What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez is a wonderful historical fantasy with mystery and romance elements set in 1800s Egypt. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. We follow the dual perspectives of… Continue reading What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez is a wonderful historical fantasy with mystery and romance elements set in 1800s Egypt (5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark is a solid combination of suspense and mystery (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

You Belong to Meby Mary Higgins Clark(post may contain affiliate links) You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark is a solid combination of suspense and mystery. We follow alternating third-person narratives, including the killer. New York City is really a fully realized character here as well. Dr. Susan Chandler uses her daily radio talk… Continue reading You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark is a solid combination of suspense and mystery (4.25/5 stars)

Contemporary, Fiction, Holiday Romance, Novel, Romance

Snowed in For Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe is a a cute contemporary holiday romance (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Snowed In For Christmasby Jaqueline Snownarrated by Hannah Church & Liam Lambert(post may contain affilaite links) Snowed in For Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe is a a cute contemporary holiday romance. I listened to the audiobook via my Spotify premium account. We have alternating POVs between our two main characters, as narrated by Hannah Church and… Continue reading Snowed in For Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe is a a cute contemporary holiday romance (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Mystery, Novella, Paranormal, Romance

The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis is a holiday romance with paranormal and suspense elements (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is a queer contemporary romance and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Stars in Your Eyesby Kacen Callendernarrated by André Santana and A.J. Beckles + a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is a queer contemporary romance and the author's adult romance debut. I listened to the audiobook via my Spotify premium membership. It is wonderfully produced and has musical… Continue reading Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is a queer contemporary romance and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literary, Magical Realism, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Sci-Fi

Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Mothtownby Caroline Hardakerillustrated by Chris Riddellnarrated by Alan Cammish(post may contain affiliate links) Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements. There are stunning and creepy illustrations by Chris Riddell throughout the book. Shout out to my local library for having the audiobook, which is narrated hauntingly by Alan Cammish.… Continue reading Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Short Story

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountainsby Neil Gaimanillustrations by Eddie Campbellnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story. I followed along in the physical book with illustrations by Eddie Campbell while listening to the audiobook,… Continue reading The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story (4/5 stars)