This is book 2 in the Wrath and Weeping Series. Book 1 is Tears of the Wolf Title: Oath of the Wolf Author: Elisabeth Wheatley Genre: Fantasy Plot: After settling down, Cenric and Brynn have started a life in Ombra. Then Cenric gets orders from the Valdari king, Ovrek. He wants Cenric to return toContinue reading “Oath of the Wolf – Elisabeth Wheatley”
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Yellowface – R.F. Kuang
Title: Yellowface Author: R.F. Kuang Narrator: Helen Laser Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Junie Hayward has always been jealous of her friend Athena Liu. Athena’s gotten lucky in the book publishing world. She’s had book deal after book deal. Junie’s first book barely made a blip in the book world. After a freak accident while AthenaContinue reading “Yellowface – R.F. Kuang”
Hopeless Necromantic – Shiloh Briar
Title: Hopeless Necromantic Author: Shiloh Briar Genre: Fantasy, Romance Plot: Sikra Nikabod has been a small town necromancer for four years. He charges a small fee to bring back people’s loved ones, but makes them sign a contract saying he isn’t liable for not being able to fix their wounds when they’re alive again. AContinue reading “Hopeless Necromantic – Shiloh Briar”
In Stormy Weather – Chelsea Curto
Title: In Stormy Weather Author: Chelsea Curto Genre: Romance Plot: Sebastian Dunn and Quincy Monroe are rival meteorologist. Quincy’s had to fight tooth and nail to gain any traction in her career, while Sebastian’s had it easy. She runs a weather program on Youtube, chasing storms and informing people about weather phenomena. Sebastian works forContinue reading “In Stormy Weather – Chelsea Curto”
All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore
Title: All We Were Promised Author: Ashton Lattimore Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Charlotte and Nell are two black women in Philadelphia in 1837. They’re united in their cause for helping others win their freedom. Nell has the means to do so but her parents aren’t as supportive of her ‘radical’ ideas. Charlotte is a recentContinue reading “All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore”
The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli
Book 2 is available and is called Rebel Witch Title: Book 1 – Heartless Hunter Author: Kristen Ciccarelli Genre: Fantasy Plot: Rune’s world has changed in the last two years since. The witch queens were overthrown and witches (and their sympathizers) are hunted and killed. In order to prove herself in this new world, Rune’sContinue reading “The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli”
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Title: Lessons in Chemistry Author: Bonnie Garmus Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant chemist in the 60’s. She’s never been one to take no for an answer. She knows what she wants out of life. Her main issue is that none of her male colleagues take her or her work seriously. NoContinue reading “Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus”
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto
This is book 1 in the Vera Wong Series. Book 2 is Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Guy) Title: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto Genre: Mystery Plot: Vera Wong runs a tea shop in Chinatown in San Francisco. She’s your stereotypical Asian mom, taking care of herContinue reading “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto”
The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen
Title: The Kingdom of Sweets Author: Erika Johansen Genre: Fantasy Plot: Natasha and Clara are twins born on Christmas Eve. Their godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives Clara the ‘light blessing’ and Natasha the ‘dark blessing.’ Clara grows up beautiful and the center of attention. Natasha grows up plain and a wallflower. Natasha grows jealous of Clara. OneContinue reading “The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen”
West with Giraffes – Lynda Rutledge
Title: West with Giraffe Author: Lynda Rutledge Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Woody Nickel is an almost 18 year old in the 1938 dust bowl survivor. He’s hitched his way to NYC in time for the infamous hurricane of that year. Then Woody learns of the giraffes that survived the storm. He meets them and lovesContinue reading “West with Giraffes – Lynda Rutledge”
