March 4, 2021
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Food, eccentric family antics, and a sweet, steamy romance – Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron is the perfect read.
February 22, 2021
Calculated Risks
Calculated Risks by Seanan McGuire is incredibly satisfying as we learn more about the Johrlac and their powers.
February 18, 2021
Sun-Daughters, Sea-Daughters
Sun-Daughters, Sea-Daughters by Aimee Ogden is a science fiction retelling of The Little Mermaid with gender-fluid characters.
February 16, 2021
First Comes Like by Alisha Rai
First Comes Like is the third book in Alisha Rai’s Modern Love series. It focuses on Beauty expert and influencer Jia Ahmed.
February 11, 2021
Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan is a fun start to a cozy culinary series with all of the components – small town, quirky, likable characters, a relatable amateur sleuth with an adorable pet. I’m looking forward to the next book!
February 8, 2021
Rafael
Rafael is a fairly straightforward plot with several opportunities for Anita to demonstrate her increasing badassery.
February 1, 2021
Killer Content
Killer Content is the first in a new cozy mystery series. Odessa from a small Louisiana town is catsitting for the summer in her aunt’s swanky NYC apartment. To earn money, Odessa is a server at Untapped Books & Café, a Brooklyn bookstore, and cafe.
January 3, 2021
Gravemaidens
Set in the city-state of Alu, the lugal – the ruler – lies dying. That means that three gravemaidens must be chosen to accompany him into the afterlife as his queens. Seen as a great honor, many seek to be chosen but Kammani is horrified by the ritual murder.
November 4, 2020
Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Sun-Daughters, Sea-Daughters
My Can’t-Wait Wednesday book this week is Sun-Daughters, Sea-Daughters by Aimee Ogden. This looks to be another amazing SF/F book from Tordotdom.
September 23, 2020
Review: Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop
Vanessa Yu’s Magical Tea Shop by Roselle Lim is a lushly decriptive contemporary romance combing descriptions of tea, food and romance.