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)
Shield Maidenby Sharon Emmerichsnarrated by Victoria Fox Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability. The audiobook version is narrated by Victoria Fox. Though the daughter of a lord, Fryda has longed to become a shield maiden, in part to follow in her uncle Beowulf's footsteps. Assuming her… Continue reading Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 stars)
These Infinite ThreadsThis Woven Kingdom, #2by Tahereh Mafinarrated by Kate Reading(post may contain affiliate links) These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Kate Reading. We follow… Continue reading These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Meby Jamison Sheanarrated by Kristolyn Lloyd(this post may contain affiliate links) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes. The audiobook is narrated flawlessly by Kristolyn Lloyd. We follow our main… Continue reading I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)
The Magician's Daughterby H.G. Parry(post may contain affiliate links) The Magician's Daughter by H.G. Parry is a coming-of-age historical fantasy novel with a heavy dose of Celtic mythology and magic. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over fifteen hours and is narrated by Rose McPhilemy. In an alternate 1912, Biddy has… Continue reading The Magician’s Daughter by H.G. Parry is a coming-of-age historical fantasy novel with a heavy dose of Celtic mythology and magic (4.25/5 stars)
Lost in the Moment and FoundWayward Children, #8by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the eighth entry to the Wayward Children series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under five hours and is narrated by… Continue reading Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the eighth entry to the Wayward Children series (4/5 stars)
NerdCrush by Alisha Emrichnarrated by Zoleka Vundla(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 rounded up to a 4) NerdCrush by Alisha Emrich is a cute debut YA contemporary romance. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over six hours and is narrated by Zoleka Vundla. Ramona is an awkward and introverted sixteen-year-old dealing… Continue reading NerdCrush by Alisha Emrich is a cute debut YA contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)
Where the Drowned Girls GoWayward Children, #7by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the seventh book in the Wayward Children series. I listened to the audiobook, which is about five hours long and narrated by Whitney Johnson. Cora is having… Continue reading Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the seventh book in the Wayward Children series (4.5 rounded up to a 5)
Across the Green Grass FieldsWayward Children, #6by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the sixth book in the Wayward Children series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over four hours and is narrated by Anne… Continue reading Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the sixth book in the Wayward Children series (4.5/5 stars)
Come Tumbling DownWayward Children, #5by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy and the fifth book in her Wayward Children series. Odd-numbered books progress the plot forward, while even-numbered books tend to be prequels with backstory information. Jack left the School for Wayward Children carrying… Continue reading Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy and the fifth book in her Wayward Children series (4/5 stars)
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