Tag: review

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Folklore, Mythology, Poetry, Retelling

Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Helen of Troy, 1993by Maria Zoccola(post may contain affiliate links) Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. I did a blended read where I followed along in the physical book while listening to the audiobook, which was narrated… Continue reading Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)

Adventure Romance, Books, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Romance, YA

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Tress of the Emerald SeaSecret Project, #1by Brandon Sandersonnarrated by Michael Kramer(post may contain affiliate links) Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements. I had such a fun time reading this book! I borrowed the audiobook from my local library, and by the time I got… Continue reading Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Latinx, Middle Grade, Neurodivergence, Queer

Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia is a middle grade graphic novel about learning differences (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Disability, Disabled Author, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Out on a Limbby Hannah Bonam-Youngnarrated by Victoria Connolly(post may contain affiliate links) Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young. Win strives to be as independent as possible, never wanting to be coddled for her limb difference. After a phenomenal one-night stand with a charming stranger at… Continue reading Out on a Limb is a contemporary romance with great disability representation by Hannah Bonam-Young (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Suspense/Thriller

Finding Home by Lauren Rowe is a contemporary rockstar romance with suspense elements (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Finding Homeby Lauren Rowe(post may contain affiliate links) Finding Home by Lauren Rowe is a contemporary rockstar romance with suspense elements. I had a fun time reading this book. It felt like potato chip reading for me; e.g. I just kept wanting to read one more chapter. I ended up finishing the latter half of… Continue reading Finding Home by Lauren Rowe is a contemporary rockstar romance with suspense elements (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Black Author, Books, Essay, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Navigate Your Starsby Jesmyn Wardillustrated by Gina Triplett(post may contain affiliate links) Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett. This revelatory, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated (by Gina Triplett!) meditation on dedication, hard work, and the power of perseverance is a very quick read, coming in at only… Continue reading Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)

Biography, Books, History, Kids, Non-Fiction, Picture Book

Revolutionary Mary by Karen Blumenthal is a bold picture book biography about Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Revolutionary Maryby Karen Blumenthal & Jen McCartneyillustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley(post may contain affiliate links) Revolutionary Mary by Karen Blumenthal is a bold picture book biography about Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence. During the American Revolution, Mary used her printing press to publish important news to… Continue reading Revolutionary Mary by Karen Blumenthal is a bold picture book biography about Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence (4.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sci-Fi, Speculative Romance

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)

Ashleah

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)

Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Thursday Murder Club is a cozy mystery with some emotional punch and the first book in the eponymous series by Richard Osman (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Thursday Murder ClubThursday Murder Club, #1by Richard Osman(post may contain affiliate links) The Thursday Murder Club is a cozy mystery with some emotional punch and the first book in the eponymous series by Richard Osman. I truly cannot believe that I slept on this series for so long. Friends who live in a retirement… Continue reading The Thursday Murder Club is a cozy mystery with some emotional punch and the first book in the eponymous series by Richard Osman (5/5 stars)