Tag: Fiction

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Retelling

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)

Ashleah

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)

Books, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Novella, Romance, Short Story

A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Double TroubleBedlam Butchers, #3by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double DownBedlam Butchers, #4by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double or NothingBedlam Butchers, #5by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson(post may contain affiliate links) Double Trouble (Bedlam Butchers MC, #3; 4/5 stars) Shy is terrified of her older brother, who's also a snitch in the Bedlam Butchers.… Continue reading A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 stars)

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

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)

Ashleah

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)

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)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Romance

Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Skip to the Endby Molly James(post may contain affiliate links) Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements. Amy inherited a bit of magic from her mother's side of the family: as soon as she kisses someone, she has a vision of how their relationship will… Continue reading Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements (4/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

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)

Ashleah

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)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Romance

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

In Charm's WayThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #4by Lana Harper(post may contain affiliate links) In Charm's Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series. Delilah Harlow is still dealing with the aftereffects of the power surge that practically wiped her memory. She hates how… Continue reading In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hello Strangerby Katherine Centernarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten and a half hours and is narrated by Patti Murin. Sadie is a portrait artist who is struggling for her big break.… Continue reading Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Novella, Retelling

Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Thornhedgeby T. Kingfishernarrated by Jennifer Bloom(post may contain affiliate links) Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under four hours and is narrated by Jennifer Bloom. Toadling, born human, was stolen by the fairies and was raised lovingly in the… Continue reading Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy novella and Sleeping Beauty retelling (4.25/5 stars)