FathomfolkDrowned World, #1by Eliza Channarrated by Emily Woo Zeller(post may contain affiliate links) Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology. The semi-submerged city if Tiankawi is home to both humans and those known as fathomfolk--sirens, sea-witches, kelpies, and kappas. However, the humans tend to live… Continue reading Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology (3.5/5 stars)
Reads & Company BookshopPhoenixville, PA Reads & Company Bookshop is a lovely independent bookstore in the heart of historic Phoenixville, PA. I recently visited and had a lot of fun browsing the shelves! They have a lot of different sections, including a really cute kids section with a rocket ship you can read inside! I… Continue reading Indie Spotlight: Reads & Company (Phoenixville, PA)
Blood Beneath the SnowBlood & Souls Duology, #1by Alexandra Kennington(post may contain affiliate links) Blood Beneath the Snow is a fun and twisty debut romantasy by Alexandra Kennington. Revna's parents consider her to be their biggest disappointment, as she is the only royal family member without a magical ability. To save the lives of her… Continue reading Blood Beneath the Snow is a fun and twisty debut romantasy by Alexandra Kennington (4.25/5 stars)
While the Duke Was SleepingEngland's Sweethearts, #1by Samara Parish(post may contain affiliate links) While the Duke Was Sleeping is a fun historical romance by Samara Parish and the first book in the England's Sweethearts series. This book was inspired by the movie While You Were Sleeping, which is on my list of favorite holiday movies… Continue reading While the Duke Was Sleeping is a fun historical romance by Samara Parish and the first book in the England’s Sweethearts series (4/5 stars)
The Chosen and the Beautifulby Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo's debut novel. I'm a huge fan of Nghi Vo's work, and I am almost caught up on her entire back catalogue. I think all I have… Continue reading The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)
Mixed-Upby Kami Garciaillustrated by Brittney Williamslettering by Comiccraft(post may contain affiliate links) Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences. Stella is entering fifth grade in the same class as her two best friends. To make things even better, their favorite tv show just announced a new guidebook and video… Continue reading Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences (4.5/5 stars)
Wooing the Witch QueenQueens of Villainy, #1by Stephanie Burgisnarrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb(post may contain affiliate links Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance. Queen Saskia successfully wrestled her throne back from her evil uncle, and formed an alliance with two other witch queens in an attempt to keep… Continue reading Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance (4.5/5 stars)
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComCosmic Chaos, #1by Kimberly Lemming(post may contain affiliate links) I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series. I absolutely loved the zany fun… Continue reading I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming is a fun sci-fi romance and the first book in the Cosmic Chaos series (3.25/5 stars)
The Really Dead Wives of New Jerseyby Astrid Dahlnarrated by Mia Barron, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Emily Lawrence, Allyson Ryan, & Devon Sorvari(post may contain affiliate links) The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is a queer contemporary mystery by "Astrid Dahl" (aka Anna Dorn, the author of Perfume & Pain). The book follows a group… Continue reading The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey is a queer contemporary mystery by Astrid Dahl (3.5/5 stars)
The Witch KingWitch King, #1by H.E. Edgmonnarrated by Dani Martineck(post may contain affiliate links) The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind. I thought the worldbuilding here was pretty cool, especially the presentation of… Continue reading The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind (3.25/5 stars)
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