The Well of SoulsPort of Lost Souls, #1by Cordelia Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Well of Souls by Cordelia Kelly is a YA/middle grade paranormal adventure featuring a treasure-hunting vampire. It's the first book in the Port of Lost Souls series and the author's debut novel. Lola may look like she is sixteen, but… Continue reading The Well of Souls by Cordelia Kelly is a debut YA paranormal adventure featuring a treasure-hunting vampire (3.5/5 stars)
Never Blow a KissThe Secret Society of Governess Spies, #1by Lindsay Lovise(post may contain affiliate links) Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise is a historical romance with mystery vibes and the first book in the Secret Society of Governess Spies series. A mysterious figure called The Dove uses her network of governess spies to… Continue reading Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise is a historical romance and the first book in the Secret Society of Governess Spies series and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
Severanceby Ling Manarrated by Nancy Wu(post may contain affiliate links) Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel. I borrowed the audiobook version from my library, which is narrated by Nancy Wu. I read this as part of my video game music orchestra's book club! Originally published in 2018 and… Continue reading Severance by Ling Ma is a contemporary post-apocalyptic satire and her debut novel (4/5 stars)
What Feasts at NightSworn Soldier, #2by T. Kingfishernarrated by Avi Roque(post may contain affiliate links) What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library because it was narrated by Avi Roque. They're one of my favorite… Continue reading What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)
Gwen & Art Are Not in Loveby Lex Crouchernarrated by Alex Singh and Sarah Ovens(post may contain affiliate links) Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance. The audiobook is narrated by Alex Singh and Sarah Ovens, and they both did a great job. Art(hur), a descendant… Continue reading Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer YA historical romance (3.5/5 stars)
The Expectant DetectivesExpectant Detectives, #1by Kat Ailesnarrated by Kitty Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series. With the impending birth of their first child, Alice and Joe opt to leave fast-paced London for a cozy village in the… Continue reading The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes is a charming debut cozy mystery and the start of a new series (3.5/5 stars)
The Jumpby Brittney Morrisnarrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali Andre Ali, Soneela Nankani, and Sagan Chen(post may contain affiliate links) The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt. I did a blended read by following along in the book while listening to the full-cast audiobook, narrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali… Continue reading The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)
The Duke's All ThatSynneful Spinsters, #3by Christina Britton(post may contain affiliate links) The Duke's All That by Christina Britton is a a delightful historical romance and the third book in the Synneful Spinsters series. I discovered the author via this series, and I'm so glad I did. Her prose is so easily digestible and consumable… Continue reading The Duke’s All That by Christina Britton is a a delightful historical romance and the third book in the Synneful Spinsters series (4.5/5 stars)
Never Met a Duke Like Youby Amalie Howard(post may contain affiliate links) Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard is a dual perspective historical rom-com that is an homage to the movie Clueless. Lady Vesper fancies herself a matchmaker, but she swears off love for herself. The Duke of Greydon, aka the boy… Continue reading Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard is a dual perspective historical rom-com that is an homage to the movie Clueless (3.75/5 stars)
The Bullet Swallowerby Elizabeth Gonzalez Jamesnarrated by Lee Osorio(post may contain affiliate links) The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a magical realism western with impressive imagery. The audiobook is narrated by Lee Osorio, who does a great job. The book features a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to save his… Continue reading The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a magical realism western with impressive imagery (4/5 stars)
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