Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Novel, Romance

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romance featuring magical realism (4/5 stars)

Expiration Datesby Rebecca Serlenarrated by Julia Whelan(post may contain affiliate links) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romance featuring magical realism. Daphne receives a slip of paper with a name and a length of time around the start of every one of her relationships. That is until one day when she receives a… Continue reading Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romance featuring magical realism (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Romance

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits (4/5)

The Fox Wifeby Yangsze Choonarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits. I followed along in my physical advanced reader copy while listening to the audiobook which I borrowed from my local library. The author narrates… Continue reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits (4/5)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Lovely CorruptionThe O'Malleys, #5by Katee Robertnarrated by Charlotte North(post may contain affiliate links) Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O'Malleys series. I borrowed the audiobook from my library. Charlotte North does a great job narrating! I'd recommend reading the books in order to get all… Continue reading Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

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, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery featuring a serial killer who hunts his victims with personal ads (4/5 stars)

Loves Music, Loves to Danceby Mary Higgins Clark(post may contain affiliate links) Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery featuring a serial killer who hunts his victims with personal ads. Mary Higgins Clark is just so good at writing clever plots and potato-chip chapters. I enjoyed this one. There… Continue reading Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery featuring a serial killer who hunts his victims with personal ads (4/5 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)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Western

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a contemporary cowboy romance and the start of the Rebel Blue Ranch series (4/5 stars)

Done and DustedRebel Blue Ranch, #1by Lyla Sage(post may contain affiliate links) Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a contemporary cowboy romance and the start of the Rebel Blue Ranch series. This book was EVERYWHERE and I heard pretty good reviews. I read one chapter of this before I left for a camping weekend… Continue reading Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a contemporary cowboy romance and the start of the Rebel Blue Ranch series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance

Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday is a charming Regency romance with heart (4.5/5 stars)

Earls Tripby Jenny Holiday(post may contain affiliate links) Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday is a charming Regency romance with heart. Every year, Archie and his two best friends take a trip together, which they call their Earls Trip (even though only two of them are currently Earls). This year, however, Archie gets an urgent request… Continue reading Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday is a charming Regency romance with heart (4.5/5 stars)