Tag: Fiction

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literary, Magical Realism, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Sci-Fi

Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Mothtownby Caroline Hardakerillustrated by Chris Riddellnarrated by Alan Cammish(post may contain affiliate links) Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements. There are stunning and creepy illustrations by Chris Riddell throughout the book. Shout out to my local library for having the audiobook, which is narrated hauntingly by Alan Cammish.… Continue reading Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Queer, Romance, Womens Fiction

Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg is a contemporary women’s fiction novel with romantic and humor elements (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Maybe Once, Maybe Twiceby Alison Rose Greenbergnarrated by Katherine Littrell(post may contain affiliate links) Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg is a contemporary women's fiction novel with romantic and humor elements. Shout out to my local library, where I was able to pick up the audiobook version. The narrator Katherine Littrell does a… Continue reading Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg is a contemporary women’s fiction novel with romantic and humor elements (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Short Story

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountainsby Neil Gaimanillustrations by Eddie Campbellnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story. I followed along in the physical book with illustrations by Eddie Campbell while listening to the audiobook,… Continue reading The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story (4/5 stars)

Books, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is a fantasy romance and the second book in The Empyrean series (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Iron FlameThe Empyrean, #2by Rebecca Yarrosnarrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is a fantasy romance and the second book in The Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail survived her first year at Basgiath War College, which even she didn't expect. Year two brings grueling and maliciously brutal training,… Continue reading Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is a fantasy romance and the second book in The Empyrean series (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a highly consumable fantasy romance with dragons (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Black Author, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Novella, Queer, Retelling, Romance

Her Princess at Midnight by Erica Ridley is a queer Regency-era Cinderella retelling (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

Her Princess at Midnightby Erica Ridley(post may contain affiliate links) Her Princess at Midnight by Erica Ridley is a queer Regency-era Cinderella retelling. The novella shifts point of view between our two main characters. This was a cute and quick read! If you're a fan of queer historical romance, or Cinderella retellings in general, you… Continue reading Her Princess at Midnight by Erica Ridley is a queer Regency-era Cinderella retelling (3/5 stars)

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, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Queer, Romance

Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Ruinedby Sarah Vaughnillustrated by Sarah Winifred Searle & Niki Smith(post may contain affiliate links) Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience. To escape the gossip of the ton, Catherine Benson agrees to a marriage of convenience with Andrew… Continue reading Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Literary, Neurodivergence, Novel

The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Connellys of County Downby Tracey Langenarrated by Barrie Kreinik(post may contain affiliate links) The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings. Tara Connelly was just released from prison after serving a year and a half on a drug charge. She knows that life will… Continue reading The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dreaming of a Duke Like YouDuke of Grantham, #1by Sara Bennett(post may contain affiliate links) Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series. Gabriel Cadieux, once raised in a foundling home, has made a name for himself as the proprietor of a… Continue reading Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)