Tag: Audiobook

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sports Romance, Trans

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cleat Cuteby Meryl Wilsnernarrated by Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades(post may contain affiliate links) Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Dana Varden and Zim Avaltrades. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Soccer star Grace is… Continue reading Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Books, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar is a memoir reflecting upon what it really meant to have “grown up Duggar” (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Counting the Cost: A Memoirby Jill Duggarwith Derick Dillard & Craig Borlasenarrated by Jill Duggar(post may contain affiliate links) Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar is a memoir reflecting upon what it really meant to have "grown up Duggar." I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author. Jill, the second daughter and fourth… Continue reading Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar is a memoir reflecting upon what it really meant to have “grown up Duggar” (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Satire

Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel (2.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Not Forever, But For Nowby Chuck Palahniuknarrated by Raphael Corkhill(post may contain affiliate links) Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel. The audiobook is narrated by Raphael Corkhill. Otto and Cecil are brothers who belong to a family of wealthy, but sociopathic murderers for hire. Their father is missing… Continue reading Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel (2.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Retelling

House of Odysseus by Claire North is a feminist retelling of Greek mythology, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope trilogy (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

House of OdysseusThe Songs of Penelope, #2by Claire Northnarrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) House of Odysseus by Claire North is a fantasy with historical fiction elements, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope series. The audiobook is narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth. Orestes and his sister Elektra return to the isle of… Continue reading House of Odysseus by Claire North is a feminist retelling of Greek mythology, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope trilogy (5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Novella, Romance, Short Story

A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Double TroubleBedlam Butchers, #3by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double DownBedlam Butchers, #4by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double or NothingBedlam Butchers, #5by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson(post may contain affiliate links) Double Trouble (Bedlam Butchers MC, #3; 4/5 stars) Shy is terrified of her older brother, who's also a snitch in the Bedlam Butchers.… Continue reading A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Literary, Novel, Retelling

Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Every Rising Sunby Jamila Ahmednarrated by Sulin Hasso(post may contain affiliate links) Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights. The audiobook is narrated by Sulin Hasso. We follow our main character with a first-person point-of-view. Shaherazade is a brilliant young woman, using her wit and political… Continue reading Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed is a debut historical literary reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights (3.75/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

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)

Ashleah

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)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hello Strangerby Katherine Centernarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten and a half hours and is narrated by Patti Murin. Sadie is a portrait artist who is struggling for her big break.… Continue reading Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Novella, Retelling

Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Thornhedgeby T. Kingfishernarrated by Jennifer Bloom(post may contain affiliate links) Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under four hours and is narrated by Jennifer Bloom. Toadling, born human, was stolen by the fairies and was raised lovingly in the… Continue reading Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling (4.25/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

All the Right Notesby Dominic Limnarrated by Aaron J. Albano(post may contain affiliate links) All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timelines. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just under ten hours and is narrated by Aaron J. Albano. The audiobook producers do an AMAZING job… Continue reading All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)