Adult, Arab Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Novella, Queer, Retelling, Romance, Trans

The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie (5/5 stars)

The River Has Rootsby Amal El-Mohtarnarrated by Gem Carmella(post may contain affiliate links) The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie. I followed along in my gorgeous physical review copy (the illustrations are STUNNING) while listening to the audiobook, which I borrowed from my local library.… Continue reading The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie (5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Trans

Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with a heaping helping of adventure (5/5 stars)

Swordheartby T. Kingfishernarrated by Jesse Vilinsky(post may contain affiliate links) Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with a heaping helping of adventure. I've been meaning to read this book for a long time, and once Tor announced they were going to publish a beautiful hardcover edition with an amazing cover, I knew… Continue reading Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with a heaping helping of adventure (5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Queer, Romance, Trans

Blood Beneath the Snow is a fun and twisty debut romantasy by Alexandra Kennington (4.25/5 stars)

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)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Indigenous Author, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Romance, Trans, YA

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)

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)

Books, Fantasy, Mystery, Paranormal, Queer, Trans, YA

Haunting Melody by Chloe Spencer is a sapphic YA paranormal mystery that delves into themes of mental health (3.5/5 stars)

Haunting Melodyby Chloe Spencer(post may contain affiliate links) Haunting Melody by Chloe Spencer is a sapphic YA paranormal mystery that delves into themes of mental health. Melody is the child of acclaimed ghost hunters, but her First Sacred Hunt doesn't go as planned. Scarred and embarrassed, her family relocates to a sleepy island town where… Continue reading Haunting Melody by Chloe Spencer is a sapphic YA paranormal mystery that delves into themes of mental health (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novella, Paranormal, Trans

What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)

What Feasts at NightSworn Soldier, #2by T. Kingfishernarrated by Avi Roque(post may contain affiliate links) What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library because it was narrated by Avi Roque. They're one of my favorite… Continue reading What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher is a gothic horror novella and the second in the Sworn Soldier series (4.5/5 stars)

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

The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)

The Jumpby Brittney Morrisnarrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali Andre Ali, Soneela Nankani, and Sagan Chen(post may contain affiliate links) The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt. I did a blended read by following along in the book while listening to the full-cast audiobook, narrated by Zeno Robinson, Ali… Continue reading The Jump by Brittney Morris is contemporary YA fiction featuring a cryptology scavenger hunt (4/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Humor, Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans

In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir (5/5 stars)

In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Lifeby Amy Schneidernarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author.… Continue reading In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir (5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sports Romance, Trans

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Cleat Cuteby Meryl Wilsnernarrated by Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades(post may contain affiliate links) Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Dana Varden and Zim Avaltrades. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Soccer star Grace is… Continue reading Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Books, History, Humor, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans, Travel

A Haunted Road Atlas is a spooky travel guide from Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz

A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales by Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsA Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales is a spooky travel guide by Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz. The ebook version is 304… Continue reading A Haunted Road Atlas is a spooky travel guide from Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz