Tag: Books

Books, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Queer, Romance

Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Ruinedby Sarah Vaughnillustrated by Sarah Winifred Searle & Niki Smith(post may contain affiliate links) Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience. To escape the gossip of the ton, Catherine Benson agrees to a marriage of convenience with Andrew… Continue reading Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Books, Humor, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Spirituality

Feral Self-Care by Mandi Em is a humorous yet useful self-help book featuring mental health (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Feral Self-Care: 100 Ways to Liberate and Celebrate Your Messy, Wild, and Untamed Selfby Mandi Emnarrated by Leslie Howard Feral Self-Care by Mandi Em is a humorous yet useful self-help book featuring mental health. If you are reading a digital version of this book, I highly recommend reading it on a tablet versus a Kindle… Continue reading Feral Self-Care by Mandi Em is a humorous yet useful self-help book featuring mental health (3.5/5 stars)

Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a quick but heartbreaking read (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Woman in Meby Britney Spearsnarrated by Michelle Williams(post may contain affiliate links) In this memoir, Britney Spears takes us from her humble and heartbreaking beginnings in Louisiana to the dissolution of her thirteen-year long conservatorship. Britney narrates the introduction, and then the actress Michelle Williams reads the rest. If you're expecting a lot of… Continue reading The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a quick but heartbreaking read (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Literary, Neurodivergence, Novel

The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Connellys of County Downby Tracey Langenarrated by Barrie Kreinik(post may contain affiliate links) The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings. Tara Connelly was just released from prison after serving a year and a half on a drug charge. She knows that life will… Continue reading The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dreaming of a Duke Like YouDuke of Grantham, #1by Sara Bennett(post may contain affiliate links) Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series. Gabriel Cadieux, once raised in a foundling home, has made a name for himself as the proprietor of a… Continue reading Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

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

Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Compass Pointsby Jillian Witt(post may contain affiliate links) Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks. It has been ten years since Rose left home after tragedy. Her secrets may not be safe from the leader of the earth fae, who is seeking a… Continue reading Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Some Kind of Blunderfulby Livy Hart(post may contain affiliate links) Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. A year after being left at the altar, Mia seemed into Alex's online dating profile until their attempted first date fell flat. Later, she finds… Continue reading Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Episode Thirteenby Craig DiLouienarrated by a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by a full cast, while following along in the physical book. A team of five ghost hunters for the tv series Fade to Black investigate the… Continue reading Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal

Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author’s sophomore effort (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hex Educationby Maureen Kilmer(post may contain affiliate links) Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author's sophomore effort. Sarah is a typical suburban mom, except she's secretly a witch. She tends to only use her magic for small things, like cleaning the house or restocking the basement fridge with turkey for her… Continue reading Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author’s sophomore effort (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Middle East Author, Novel, Romance, YA

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

These Infinite ThreadsThis Woven Kingdom, #2by Tahereh Mafinarrated by Kate Reading(post may contain affiliate links) These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Kate Reading. We follow… Continue reading These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)