Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Romance

Welcome to Murder Week is a contemporary fiction novel with mystery and romance elements by Karen Dukess (3.25/5 stars)

Welcome to Murder Weekby Karen Dukessnarrated by Carlotta Brentan(post may contain affiliate links) Welcome to Murder Week is a contemporary fiction novel with mystery and romance elements by Karen Dukess. I call this contemporary fiction primarily because though the majority of the book happens during a murder mystery simulation in a small British town, the… Continue reading Welcome to Murder Week is a contemporary fiction novel with mystery and romance elements by Karen Dukess (3.25/5 stars)

Adult, Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Magical Realism, Novella, Paranormal

Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Psychopomp & Circumstanceby Eden Roycenarrated by Bahni Turpin(post may contain affiliate links) Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a great job, especially regarding distinct character voices. Overall, this… Continue reading Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Monster Romance, Novel, Romance

By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon (4.25/5 stars)

By the HornsRoyal Artifactual Guild, #2by Ruby Dixon(post may contain affiliate links) By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon. I borrowed the audiobook from my library while occasionally following along with my (beautiful) physical review copy. It has duet narration, where both narrators alternate depending on… Continue reading By the Horns was a delightful romp in the Royal Artifactual Guild series by Ruby Dixon (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

The Nightshade GodThe Nightshade Crown, #3by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten. I listened to my audio review copy while following along with my physical ARC. The narrator does a pretty good job and was… Continue reading The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Anthology, Biography, Books, Disability, History, Humor, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Short Story

Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history (3.75/5 stars)

Cabinet of Curiositiesby Aaron Mahnkenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history. This is a pretty expansive collection! I'd highly recommend listening to the audiobook, which the author narrates himself along with interview interstitials at the end… Continue reading Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Thrown for a LoopNew York Legends, #1by Sarina Bowen(post may contain affiliate links) Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team as a coach. When this first came across my radar, it piqued my interest because I… Continue reading Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Travel

Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Murder Takes a Vacationby Laura Lippmannarrated by Kimberly Farr(post may contain affiliate links) Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The audiobook narrator was really fun to listen to, and I appreciated her comedic timing.… Continue reading Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Saevus Corax Deals with the DeadThe Corax Trilogy, #1by K.J. Parkernarrated by Ben Onwukwe(post may contain affilaite links) Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor. I listened to the audiobook while following along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a… Continue reading Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Latinx, Novel, Romance

You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

You Had Me At HolaPrimas of Power, #1by Alexis Darianarrated by Seraphine Valentine(post may contain affiliate links) You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library via the Hoopla app and really enjoyed listening to… Continue reading You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Travel

Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Work in Progressby Kat Mackenzienarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author's debut. I borrowed the audiobook from the library and listened while following along in my physical review copy. The book is narrated by the same voice… Continue reading Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)