Tag: Debut Author

Books, Debut Author, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Retelling, Romance, YA

Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Shield Maidenby Sharon Emmerichsnarrated by Victoria Fox Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability. The audiobook version is narrated by Victoria Fox. Though the daughter of a lord, Fryda has longed to become a shield maiden, in part to follow in her uncle Beowulf's footsteps. Assuming her… Continue reading Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 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)

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)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Sunshine Nailsby Mai Nguyennarrated by Carolina Do, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, and Trieu Tran(post may contain affiliate links) Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours. Point of view shifts between… Continue reading Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance

The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Book Proposalby K.J. Micciche(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 stars rounded up to a 4 on Goodreads) The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author's debut novel. We follow the dual perspectives of our main characters. Romance author Gracie was recently dumped by her fiancé just before their wedding.… Continue reading The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Romance, YA

NerdCrush by Alisha Emrich is a cute debut YA contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

NerdCrush by Alisha Emrichnarrated by Zoleka Vundla(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 rounded up to a 4) NerdCrush by Alisha Emrich is a cute debut YA contemporary romance. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over six hours and is narrated by Zoleka Vundla. Ramona is an awkward and introverted sixteen-year-old dealing… Continue reading NerdCrush by Alisha Emrich is a cute debut YA contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Sci-Fi, Suspense/Thriller

Please Report Your Bug Here by Josh Riedel is a contemporary sci-fi/fantasy blend and the author’s debut novel (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Please Report Your Bug Hereby Josh Riedel(post may contain affiliate links) Please Report Your Bug Here by Josh Riedel is a contemporary sci-fi/fantasy blend and the author's debut novel. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under nine and a half hours and is narrated by Torian Brackett. We follow our main… Continue reading Please Report Your Bug Here by Josh Riedel is a contemporary sci-fi/fantasy blend and the author’s debut novel (4/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer

The Book Eaters is a debut dark urban fantasy novel with horror elements by Sunyi Dean (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Book Eaters is a debut dark urban fantasy novel with horror elements by Sunyi Dean. The ebook version is 304 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at thirteen and a half hours and is narrated by… Continue reading The Book Eaters is a debut dark urban fantasy novel with horror elements by Sunyi Dean (4/5 stars)

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

The Summer of Christmas is a debut romantic comedy novel by Juliet and Keith Giglio (2.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Summer of Christmas by Julie and Keith Giglio(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 3 of 5 stars (2.5 rounded up to a 3)The Summer of Christmas is a debut romantic comedy novel by Juliet and Keith Giglio. The ebook version is 320 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at ten… Continue reading The Summer of Christmas is a debut romantic comedy novel by Juliet and Keith Giglio (2.5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer

Wake the Bones is a debut YA southern gothic horror novel with fantasy elements by Elizabeth Kilcoyne (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsWake the Bones is a debut YA southern gothic horror novel with fantasy elements by Elizabeth Kilcoyne. The ebook version is 320 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over nine hours and is narrated… Continue reading Wake the Bones is a debut YA southern gothic horror novel with fantasy elements by Elizabeth Kilcoyne (4/5 stars)