Fourth WingThe Empyrean, Book 1by Rebecca Yarrosnarrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Ok, I definitely picked this one up based on the hype from bookish internet spheres, and I'm very glad I did. Fourth Wing is HIGHLY consumable, with a fast-paced plot that makes you want to keep going. I read… Continue reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a highly consumable fantasy romance with dragons (5/5 stars)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
House of OdysseusThe Songs of Penelope, #2by Claire Northnarrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) House of Odysseus by Claire North is a fantasy with historical fiction elements, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope series. The audiobook is narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth. Orestes and his sister Elektra return to the isle of… Continue reading House of Odysseus by Claire North is a feminist retelling of Greek mythology, and the second book in The Songs of Penelope trilogy (5/5 stars)
How To Fake Date a VampireCharming Cove, #2by Linsey Hall(post may contain affiliate links) How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall is a paranormal rom-com and the second book in the Charming Cove series. We alternate first-person points-of-view between our two main characters. Emma wants nothing more than to become an Official Witch so she… Continue reading How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall is a paranormal rom-com and the second book in the Charming Cove series (3.25/5 stars)
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Meby Jamison Sheanarrated by Kristolyn Lloyd(this post may contain affiliate links) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes. The audiobook is narrated flawlessly by Kristolyn Lloyd. We follow our main… Continue reading I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)
My Roommate is a Vampireby Jenna Levine(post may contain affiliate links) My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy. Cassie is the epitome of a starving artist with an MFA. Her best friend shows her a too-good-to-be-true Craigslist ad for an apartment in Chicago, but she's sure there's a… Continue reading My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy (4.5/5 stars)
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