Anthology, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)

The Hemlock QueenThe Nightshade Crown, #2by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. Emily Ellet is the narrator and overall I think she does a good… Continue reading The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance, Trans, Urban Fantasy

Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)

EvocationThe Summoner's Circle, #1by S.T. Gibsonnarrated by Oscar Reyes(post may contain affiliate links) Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner's Circle series. I did a blended read with my advanced reader copy and the audiobook, which is narrated by Oscar Reyes. I had… Continue reading Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Self-Help

I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy (5/5 stars)

I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton(post may contain affiliate links) I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy. I did a blended read, where I followed along in the physical book (and tabbed… Continue reading I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy (5/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Feminism, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series (3.5/5 stars)

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a LordLady Petra Inquires, #1by Celeste Connally(post may contain affiliate links) Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series. I borrowed the audiobook version from my library. Eilidh Beaton… Continue reading Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series (3.5/5 stars)

Non-Fiction

The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People by Sara Bader is a nonfiction collection of quotations and musings on the subject (4/5 stars)

The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable Peopleby Sara Bader(post may contain affiliate links) The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People by Sara Bader is a nonfiction collection of quotations and musings on the subject. 2023 was a big year… Continue reading The Book of Pet Love & Loss: Words of Comfort & Wisdom from Remarkable People by Sara Bader is a nonfiction collection of quotations and musings on the subject (4/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Romance

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming is another fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a HumanMead Mishaps, #3by Kimberly Lemmingnarrated by Hazel Addison(post may contain affiliate links) That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming is another fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series. I've mostly done a blended read for this series, following along in the… Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming is another fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy is a contemporary rom-com retelling of Cinderella (4.5/5 stars)

If the Shoe Fitsby Julie Murphynarrated by Jen Ponton(post may contain affiliate links) If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy is a contemporary rom-com retelling of Cinderella. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library while I was travelling, and Jen Ponton does a great job with the narration! I loved her inflection and laughed… Continue reading If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy is a contemporary rom-com retelling of Cinderella (4.5/5 stars)

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

Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert is a steamy romantic suspense and the fourth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Beautiful VengeanceThe O'Malleys, #4by Katee Robertnarrated by Charlotte North(post may contain affiliate links) Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert is a steamy romantic suspense and the fourth book in the O'Malleys series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library, which was still under its original title, Forbidden Promises. It's narrated by Charlotte North and she… Continue reading Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert is a steamy romantic suspense and the fourth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming is a fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)

That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A WerewolfMead Mishaps, #2by Kimberly Lemmingnarrated by Hazel Addison(post may contain affiliate links) That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming is a fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series. I'm so glad to remain… Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming is a fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Latinx, Magical Realism, Queer

The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel (3.5/5 stars)

The Cemetery of Untold Storiesby Julia Alvareznarrated by Alma Cuervo(post may contain affiliate links) The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel. I initially picked this up because I read In the Time of the Butterflies in college and that book made me feel things. Like that book,… Continue reading The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel (3.5/5 stars)