A Duel With The Vampire Lord by Elise Kova
*Audiobook Review* Floriane is the Forge Maiden of Hunter's Hamlet. She holds this revered position because only she and her mother know how to smith silver into weapons to fight the Vampire raids on their town that happen every Full Moon. The novel starts on the night of the Blood Moon when … [Read more]
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail. Let me repeat that. ASTRID PARKER DOESN'T FAIL! She is a successful businesswoman who broke out of a terrible engagement, kicks ass at everything she sets her mind to, and is extremely happy! Right? Spoiler Alert, she isn't extremely happy. She isn't even a little happy. … [Read more]
Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire
"You know, I read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland when I was a kid, and I never thought about what it would be like for Alice when she went back to where she'd started. I figured she'd just shrug and get over it. But I can't do that. Every time I close my eyes, I'm back in my real bed, in my real … [Read more]
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
Best for: Fans of historical fiction. Those who enjoy a book that spans time. In a nutshell: Tom Hazard has been alive since the 1500s. He’s trying to find his daughter while staying below the radar of those who want to know more about his condition. Worth quoting: “The progress of humanity … [Read more]
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives (2022) by Mary Laura Philpot was another book I found on NPR's List. I got it as an audiobook from my library as something to read on my commute, and I definitely enjoyed it. Philpott is a good writer and tells engaging stories about her life. She is … [Read more]
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Lily Wilder is the daughter of a notorious treasure hunter. But when Duke Wilder died he left her little more than a notebook full of clues and riddles that she has ignored for the last decade. She's making a living out in the desert, giving guided tours to city folk looking for a bit of adventure, … [Read more]
