Tag: Fiction

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hockey BoyBoston Bolts Hockey, #1by Brittanée Nicole(post may contain affiliate links) Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep. In general, I had a good time reading this book. I especially appreciated the curvy and neurodiversity rep (depression and anxiety) throughout. I could definitely feel the chemistry between our… Continue reading Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)

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

Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Pickleballersby Ilana Long(post may contain affiliate links) Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest. This was a fun read! I inhaled this book within 24 hours and laughed out loud several times. I enjoyed how light-hearted it felt, though there are also sweet and romantic moments from… Continue reading Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Teller of Small Fortunesby Julie Leong(post may contain affiliate links) The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements. Tao is an immigrant and a fortune teller, though she will only tell "small" fortunes like whether it will hail next week or who the barmaid will kiss.… Continue reading The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author’s adult debut (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Listen for the Lieby Amy Tinteranarrated by January LaVoy & Will Damron(post may contain affiliate links) Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author's adult debut. Lucy moved to Los Angeles to try to start a new life. But five years after her best friend's unsolved murder, a… Continue reading Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author’s adult debut (4.5/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Romance, Speculative Romance

The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The City in Glassby Nghi Vonarrated by Susan Dalian(post may contain affiliate links) The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon. I will literally read anything that Nghi Vo writes. I just love her prose, especially when I'm reading it in audiobook form.… Continue reading The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a lyrical mega slow-burn literary fantasy romance between an angel and demon (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance

My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

My Secret ViceMountains & Monumentsby Alicia Wilder(post may contain affiliate links) My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance. I loved The West Wing and when I saw this book comped to that tv show, I knew I needed to read it. I also live in the DC area, and it's always… Continue reading My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Horror, Novel, Paranormal, Retelling

A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy horror Goose Girl retelling with Regency romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

A Sorceress Comes to Callby T. Kingfishernarrated by Eliza Foss & Jennifer Pickens(post may contain affiliate links) A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy horror Goose Girl retelling with Regency romance elements. Cordelia's mother doesn't allow many things, like doors between rooms and friends. Sometimes she doesn't allow her daughter to… Continue reading A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy horror Goose Girl retelling with Regency romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Horror, Novella

Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Haunt Sweet Homeby Sarah Pinskernarrated by Jennifer Bloom, Jess Nahikian, Matt Godfrey, & Robb Moreira(post may contain affiliate links) Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show. Mara is in her twenties but isn't quite sure what she wants to do with her life. Her cousin… Continue reading Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen is another fun and steamy fantasy romance in the interesting world of Tanria (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Undermining of Twyla and FrankHart & Mercy, #2by Megan Bannennarrated by Nicol Zanzarella(post may contain affiliate links) The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen is another fun and steamy fantasy romance in the interesting world of Tanria. Middle-aged and widowed Twyla shocked everyone when she partnered with her best friend and next-door… Continue reading The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen is another fun and steamy fantasy romance in the interesting world of Tanria (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Romance

Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca is a contemporary romance with paranormal elements and the first book in the new Boneyard Key series (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

Haunted Ever AfterBoneyard Key, #1by Jen DeLuca(post may contain affiliate links) Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca is a contemporary romance with paranormal elements and the first book in the new Boneyard Key series. After all of her friends got married and started having kids, Cassie left Orlando and bought a flipped historic cottage in… Continue reading Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca is a contemporary romance with paranormal elements and the first book in the new Boneyard Key series (3/5 stars)