Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance

The Gunslinger series by Michelle McLean are fun western rom-coms (4 & 4.5 / 5 stars)

Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean(post may contain affiliate links) Hitched to the Gunslinger (4/5 stars) is a historical western romance by Michelle McLean, and the first book in her Gunslinger series. The ebook version is 330 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine hours and is narrated by Holly Adams.… Continue reading The Gunslinger series by Michelle McLean are fun western rom-coms (4 & 4.5 / 5 stars)

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

The Hookup Plan is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance by Farrah Rochon (4/5 stars)

The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Hookup Plan is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance by Farrah Rochon. It's the third book in The Boyfriend Project series, though it's enjoyable as a standalone! The ebook version is 401 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in… Continue reading The Hookup Plan is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance by Farrah Rochon (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Always Be My Duchess is a humorous historical romance by Amalie Howard (4/5 stars)

Always Be My Duchess by Amalie Howard(post may contain affiliate links) Always Be My Duchess is a humorous historical romance by Amalie Howard. The ebook version is 368 pages. We follow our two characters with alternating third-person points-of-view. Think Pretty Woman/Pygmalion meets Bridgerton but with more steam and fewer love triangles.Lysander Blackstone, the Duke of… Continue reading Always Be My Duchess is a humorous historical romance by Amalie Howard (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Feminism, Fiction, Folklore, Novella, Queer, Retelling, Romance

A Mirror Mended is a fantasy novella with folklore elements and the sophomore entry in the Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow

A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 3 of 5 starsA Mirror Mended is a fantasy novella with folklore elements and the sophomore entry in the Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow. You can find my review of the first book in this series here.The ebook version is… Continue reading A Mirror Mended is a fantasy novella with folklore elements and the sophomore entry in the Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Literary, Mystery, Novel

Cult Classic is a literary fantasy with mystery elements by Sloane Crosley.

Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to a 5)Cult Classic is a humorous literary fantasy with mystery elements by Sloane Crosley. The ebook version is 304 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eight hours and is narrated by the… Continue reading Cult Classic is a literary fantasy with mystery elements by Sloane Crosley.

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Feminism, Fiction, Novella, Queer, Trans

The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a lyrical literary fantasy novella and the debut of author Nghi Vo

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Empress of Salt and Fortune is a literary fantasy novella by Nghi Vo, and her debut novel. The eBook version is 124 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under two… Continue reading The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a lyrical literary fantasy novella and the debut of author Nghi Vo

Fantasy, Fiction, History, Humor, Latinx, Non-Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Self-Help, Trans, Travel, YA

Happy Book Birthday to YA fantasy/romance Together We Burn (Isabel Ibañez), nonfiction self-help Disconnected (Emma Gannon), and spooky guidebook A Haunted Road Atlas (Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz)

Just a quickie today to hype three fabulous book birthdays! Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez(post may contain affiliate links) Together We Burn is a stand-alone YA fantasy with romantic elements by Isabel Ibañez. The world is super cool and is inspired by medieval Spain. Zarela Zalvidar is the daughter of two of the most… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to YA fantasy/romance Together We Burn (Isabel Ibañez), nonfiction self-help Disconnected (Emma Gannon), and spooky guidebook A Haunted Road Atlas (Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz)

Books, History, Humor, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans, Travel

A Haunted Road Atlas is a spooky travel guide from Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz

A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales by Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsA Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales is a spooky travel guide by Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz. The ebook version is 304… Continue reading A Haunted Road Atlas is a spooky travel guide from Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz

Books, Non-Fiction, Self-Help

Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World is a self-help book by Emma Gannon

Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World by Emma Gannon(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsDisconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World is a self-help book by Emma Gannon. The ebook version is 128 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at three hours and… Continue reading Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World is a self-help book by Emma Gannon

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Novel, Queer, Self-Help

Happy Book Birthday to queer urban fantasy novel Siren Queen (Nghi Vo) and The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking (Dr. Gwendoline Smith), a bind-up of two short self help guides

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Siren Queen by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) Siren Queen is an urban fantasy novel by Nghi Vo that is set in pre-Code Hollywood. Luli Wei grew up working in her Chinese American family's laundry business in Los Angeles, blocks away from Hollywood directors… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to queer urban fantasy novel Siren Queen (Nghi Vo) and The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking (Dr. Gwendoline Smith), a bind-up of two short self help guides