The Worst Wedding DateThree BFFs and a Wedding, #1by Pippa Grant(post may contain affiliate links) The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant is a contemporary romcom and the first book in the Three BFFs and a Wedding series. This was my second book by the author, but absolutely not my last as I anticipate completely… Continue reading The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant is a contemporary romcom and the first book in the Three BFFs and a Wedding series (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)
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)
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)
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)
Not Another Love Songby Julie Soto(post may contain affiliate links) Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto is an contemporary romance featuring two rival string players in an orchestra. I myself am part of an orchestra, the link: Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra. We exclusively perform music from video games! I sit on the Board… Continue reading Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto is an contemporary romance featuring two rival string players in an orchestra (3/5 stars)
Culpritsedited by Gary Phillips & Richard Brewer(post may contain affiliate links) Culprits is a crime thriller anthology of short stories edited by Gary Phillips and Richard Brewer. It follows a crew of professional thieves after they go their separate ways after the biggest heist of their lives. This book really caught (and kept!) my attention… Continue reading Culprits is a crime thriller anthology of short stories edited by Gary Phillips and Richard Brewer (3.75/5 stars)
The City of Stardustby Georgia Summers(post may contain affiliate links) The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author's debut. The Everly family has been cursed for so long they are unsure why it started. The best and brightest in every generation disappears as punishment for a for… Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
It's All Relativeby Rachel Mageenarrated by Tanya Eby(post may contain affiliate links) It's All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set around a big family wedding. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along with my physical copy. Tanya Eby is always lovely… Continue reading It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set around a big family wedding (3.75/5 stars)
The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)
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