Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade

The Song of Orphan’s Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt (4.5/5 stars)

The Song of Orphan's Gardennarrated by Esther Wane & Keval Shahby Nicole M. Hewitt(post may contain affiliate links) The Song of Orphan's Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt. I bought the audiobook version from LibroFM (there was a great sale!) and listened to that while I followed… Continue reading The Song of Orphan’s Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic Romance, Horror, Novel, Romance

Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig (5/5 stars)

Two Twisted CrownsThe Shepherd King, #2narrated by Lisa Cordileoneby Rachel Gillig(post may contain affiliate links) Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig. I ended up listening to the audiobook via my Spotify premium subscription. I really enjoyed listening to Lisa Cordileone narrate this book, she does a… Continue reading Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig (5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

With You Forever by Chloe Liese is a contemporary romance and the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series (4.25/5 stars)

With You ForeverThe Bergman Brothers, #4by Chloe Liesenarrated by Nelson Hobbs and CJ Bloom(post may contain affiliate links) With You Forever by Chloe Liese is a contemporary romance and the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series. Rooney is taking a leave of absence from law school to focus on her health. Her best friend… Continue reading With You Forever by Chloe Liese is a contemporary romance and the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series (4.25/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Debut Author, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Growing Up Urkel is a memoir by Jaleel White, who portrayed one of the most beloved icons of nineties television (3.5/5 stars)

Growing Up Urkelby Jaleel Whitenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Growing Up Urkel is a memoir by Jaleel White, who portrayed one of the most beloved icons of nineties television. I listened to the audiobook, narrated by the author, while following along in my physical review copy. There are several photos includes in… Continue reading Growing Up Urkel is a memoir by Jaleel White, who portrayed one of the most beloved icons of nineties television (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic Romance, Horror, Novel, Romance

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology (5/5 stars)

One Dark WindowThe Shepherd King, #1by Rachel Gillignarrated by Lisa Cordileone(post may contain affiliate links) One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology. Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I finally picked up this book! When my partner and I were on a… Continue reading One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology (5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea Cozy Fantasies series (3.75/5 stars)

A Pirate's Life for TeaTomes & Tea, #2by Rebecca Thorne(post may contain affiliate links) A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea cozy fantasy series. In this installment, we continue to follow our leads Reyna, a former Queen's guard, and Kianthe, the most powerful mage… Continue reading A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea Cozy Fantasies series (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Literary, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Satire

Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn is a contemporary and satirical nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction (3.75/5 stars)

Perfume & Painby Anna Dornnarrated by Natalie Naudus(post may contain affiliate links) Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn is a contemporary and satirical nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. I inhaled this book pretty quickly by listening to an audio review copy from @simon.audio and following along in my physical review copy from @simonbooks Astrid… Continue reading Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn is a contemporary and satirical nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano is a humorous cozy mystery and the second in the series (4/5 stars)

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em DeadFinlay Donovan, #2by Elle Cosimanonarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano is a humorous cozy mystery and the second in the series. NetGalley offered the entire series as Read Now for 24 hours so I grabbed them all and read the first… Continue reading Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano is a humorous cozy mystery and the second in the series (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper (3.5/5 stars)

Rise and DivineThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #5by Lana Harpernarrated by Bailey Carr(post may contain affiliate links) Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and as always, I enjoyed listening to Bailey… Continue reading Rise and Divine is a queer fantasy romcom and the final book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper (3.5/5 stars)

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

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a humorous cozy mystery/thriller and the first in the eponymous series by Elle Cosimano (4/5 stars)

Finlay Donovan is Killing ItFinlay Donovan, #1by Elle Cosimanonarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a humorous cozy mystery/thriller and the first in the eponymous series by Elle Cosimano. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library after NetGalley offered the entire series as Read Now for 24… Continue reading Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a humorous cozy mystery/thriller and the first in the eponymous series by Elle Cosimano (4/5 stars)