Tag: Neurodivergence

Adult, Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Gold Coast Dilemmaby Nana Malonenarrated by Soneela Nankani and Tim Paige(post may contain affiliate links) Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection. Ofosua first crosses paths with Cole during an opulent publishing party, where they both share… Continue reading Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Never Gamble Your HeartThe Secret Society of Governess Spies, #2by Lindsay Lovisenarrated by Ella Lynch and Rupert Channing(post may contain affiliate links) Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes. Frankie, a brilliant mathematician, found herself in the employ of The Dove--a spymaster who runs Perdita's governess… Continue reading Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Humor, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Novel

I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes by Emily Farris is a memoir about being a femme-presenting individual who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

I'll Just Be Five More Minutes: And Other Tales From My ADHD Brainby Emily Farris(post may contain affiliate links) I'll Just Be Five More Minutes by Emily Farris is a memoir about being a femme-presenting individual who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. I really appreciated several parts of this book, because I found… Continue reading I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes by Emily Farris is a memoir about being a femme-presenting individual who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life (3.5/5 stars)

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, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a cozy mystery and the second book in the Molly the Maid series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Mystery GuestMolly the Maid, #2by Nita Prosenarrated by Lauren Ambrose(post may contain affiliate links) The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a cozy mystery and the second book in the Molly the Maid series. I listened to the audiobook version, narrated by Lauren Ambrose, via my Spotify Premium membership. She does a great job;… Continue reading The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a cozy mystery and the second book in the Molly the Maid series (4.25/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is a queer contemporary romance and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Stars in Your Eyesby Kacen Callendernarrated by André Santana and A.J. Beckles + a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is a queer contemporary romance and the author's adult romance debut. I listened to the audiobook via my Spotify premium membership. It is wonderfully produced and has musical… Continue reading Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is a queer contemporary romance and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

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, 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)