The Only Good Indiansby Stephen Graham Jones(post may contain affiliate links) The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones. I read this one in pieces, over a few weeks. Sometimes I like to read darker books in smaller pieces while I read fluffier books at the same time.… Continue reading The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones (3.75/5 stars)
Boys Weekendby Mattie Lubchansky(post may contain affiliate links) Boys Weekend is a sci-fi horror graphic novel by Mattie Lubchansky featuring a trans-"final girl." I had a lot of fun reading this! Sammie is an artist's assistant who came out as nonbinary transfemme about a year prior to the events of the graphic novel. Now, they're… Continue reading Boys Weekend is a sci-fi horror graphic novel by Mattie Lubchansky featuring a trans-“final girl” (4.25/5 stars)
Paladin's GraceThe Saint of Steel, #1by T. Kingfishernarrated by Joel Richards(post may contain affiliate links) Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements. Earlier this year, I ordered a set of the full series with the beautiful Orbit covers. In addition, I borrowed the audiobook from my local… Continue reading Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements (4.5/5 stars)
Calypsoby Oliver K. Langmeadnarrated by Peter Wicks, Harrie Dobby, and Sofia Engstrand(post may contain affiliate links) Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse. I read it because it was a Best Poetry nominee for the 2025 Hugo Awards. I feel like this should have been nominated in the… Continue reading Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse (3.5/5 stars)
Greenteethby Molly O'Neill narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O'Neill. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator, especially because it's written in the first person… Continue reading Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)
The Unworthyby Agustina Bazterricatranslated by Sarah Mosesnarrated by Imani Jade Powers(post may contain affiliate links) The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis. After an environmental crisis, where stories of fireflies have been passed down for generations upon generations without anyone seeing them… Continue reading The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis (3.5/5 stars)
Two Twisted CrownsThe Shepherd King, #2narrated by Lisa Cordileoneby Rachel Gillig(post may contain affiliate links) Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig. I ended up listening to the audiobook via my Spotify premium subscription. I really enjoyed listening to Lisa Cordileone narrate this book, she does a… Continue reading Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig (5/5 stars)
One Dark WindowThe Shepherd King, #1by Rachel Gillignarrated by Lisa Cordileone(post may contain affiliate links) One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology. Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I finally picked up this book! When my partner and I were on a… Continue reading One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology (5/5 stars)
The Whispering NightLuminaries, #3by Susan Dennard(post may contain affiliate links) The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard is a YA fantasy with horror elements and the final book in The Luminaries trilogy. Each book in this trilogy got better and better for me. The pacing really worked for me here, and I also really enjoyed the… Continue reading The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard is a YA fantasy with horror elements and the final book in The Luminaries trilogy (4.25/5 stars)
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1by unfins(post may contain affiliate links) Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1 by unfins is a humorous paranormal romance graphic novel with horror elements. A teen summons a Great Duke of Hell for a contract to help him get a date with… Continue reading Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1 by unfins is a humorous paranormal romance graphic novel with horror elements (3.75/5 stars)
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