August's TBR Challenge Theme: Backlist Banger (book that’s been in your TBR a long time, backlist title by favorite and/or prolific author etc.) For the "Backlist Banger" prompt, I went with Cursed by S. J. Harper. This title has been sitting on my TBR shelf way back since 2013, though I eventually grabbed the audiobook… Continue reading TBR Challenge [Backlist Banger] Audiobook Review: Cursed (Fallen Siren #1) by S. J. Harper (Narrator: Johanna Parker)(DNF)
Genre: Mystery
Audiobook Review: Undertow (The Carolina Files #2) by Willa Blackmore (Narrator: Sarah Sampino)
Undertow by Willa Blackwood—narrated by Sarah Sampino—is book two in The Carolina Files. Although each entry presents an individual mystery for the Whitlow family, I highly recommend listening/reading in publication order due to the series overall arc surrounding the stone beneath Whitlow Manor. Though she never wanted the role, Tula Whitlow has become the de facto leader of… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Undertow (The Carolina Files #2) by Willa Blackmore (Narrator: Sarah Sampino)
TBR Challenge [Freedom!] Audiobook Review: A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell #1) by Deanna Raybourn (Narrator: Angèle Masters)
July's TBR Challenge Theme: Freedom! 🗽 (Focus: Characters escaping a threat, or books set during times of political change like suffrage or war.) To fit "The Escape" prompt, I picked A Curious Beginning. The book kicks off with a literal bang when amateur lepidopterist Veronica Speedwell survives a kidnapping and assassination attempt at her home.… Continue reading TBR Challenge [Freedom!] Audiobook Review: A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell #1) by Deanna Raybourn (Narrator: Angèle Masters)
Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Perilous Poltergeist (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #5) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
The Vampire and the Case of the Perilous Poltergeist is book five in The Portlock Paranormal Detective series by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare and narrated by Alyse Gibbs. As Bunny trains to become a detective, it’s refreshing to see her leave Portlock behind to solve a mystery in a human setting rather than… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Perilous Poltergeist (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #5) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Audiobook Review: Shifters in the Night (Mystic Bayou #7) by Molly Harper (Narrator: Amanda Ronconi & Jonathan Davis)
I listened to this back in 2021. Shifters in the Night is book seven in the Mystic Bayou series by Molly Harper and narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Jonathan Davis. There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of Mystic Bayou and its cast of unusual supernatural residents. Returning to this series is always a highlight… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Shifters in the Night (Mystic Bayou #7) by Molly Harper (Narrator: Amanda Ronconi & Jonathan Davis)
Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine (The Portlock Paranormal Detective Series, #4) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare Narrated by Alyse Gibbs
The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine is book four in The Portlock Paranormal Detective series by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare and narrated by Alyse Gibbs. Each book gives us a new case and mystery to solve. The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine finally delivers the reveals and… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine (The Portlock Paranormal Detective Series, #4) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare Narrated by Alyse Gibbs
Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #3) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee is book three in The Portlock Paranormal Detective series by Heather G. Harris and Jilleen Dolbeare and narrated by Alyse Gibbs. Adventures, mystery, and a fast-paced plot! While the central mystery was solid—if a bit predictable—the real highlight was the character growth. We finally get the… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #3) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Audiobook Review: Arcane Justice (The Other Detective #3) by Heather G. Harris (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Arcane Justice, the third installment of Heather G. Harris's 'The Other Detective' series, is an absolute blast. Narrated brilliantly by Alyse Gibbs, this action-packed adventure is teeming with hidden powers, secret societies, and heartfelt romance. It’s a captivating read that offers so much more than your average urban fantasy. This novel is a powerhouse of… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Arcane Justice (The Other Detective #3) by Heather G. Harris (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
TBR Challenge [Tropetastic!] Graphic Audio Review: Devils and Details (Ordinary Magic #2) by Devon Monk
I flew through the Graphic Audio edition of Devils and Details by Devon Monk in just one day. It’s book two of the Ordinary Magic series, and the 'Movie in Your Mind' format was incredibly immersive. Delaney Reed is far more than just Ordinary’s Police Chief. She is the latest in a long line of… Continue reading TBR Challenge [Tropetastic!] Graphic Audio Review: Devils and Details (Ordinary Magic #2) by Devon Monk
Audiobook Review: Frustrated Justice (The Other Detective Prequel) by Heather G. Harris (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Frustrated Justice is a prequel to The Other Detective series by Heather G. Harris and narrated by Alyse Gibbs. A blend of homicide, sorcery, and one very opinionated bird. I’ve been loving The Other Detective series and was thrilled to finally learn how the protagonist met her avian companion. This novella is a fun, quick… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Frustrated Justice (The Other Detective Prequel) by Heather G. Harris (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
TBR Challenge [Vintage] Audiobook Review: The Highland Dragon’s Lady (Highland Dragons #2) by Isabel Cooper (Narrator: Derek Perkins)
For February’s prompt, we’re diving into the 'Vintage' category (think old-school favorites or genre classics). To me, vintage immediately brings historical settings to mind, so I decided to go with a Historical Romance. I actually read the first book in this series, Legend of a Highland Dragon, all the way back in 2015! It’s 2026… Continue reading TBR Challenge [Vintage] Audiobook Review: The Highland Dragon’s Lady (Highland Dragons #2) by Isabel Cooper (Narrator: Derek Perkins)
Review: Beast Business (Hidden Legacy #6.5) by Ilona Andrews
** SPOLIER FREE ** What a ride! Beast Business takes us back to the Hidden Legacy world as Augustine (Illusion Prime) and Diana Harrison (Animal Prime) team up for a quick, chaotic quest to find a stray Tigrionex. This novella is a fantastic story, likely tucked somewhere within the Catalan trilogy timeline. It finally pulls… Continue reading Review: Beast Business (Hidden Legacy #6.5) by Ilona Andrews
Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #2) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren is book two in The Portlock Paranormal Detective by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare and Narrated by Alyse Gibbs. It was such a treat to return to Portlock! I was completely hooked by this paranormal mystery and absolutely can't wait to dive into the next… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #2) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #1) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf is book one in The Portlock Paranormal Detective series by Heather G. Harris and Jillen Dolbeare and narrated by Alyse Gibbs. Within the first few minutes of listening, I felt like I was missing some key context. After a bit of digging, I discovered there is… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #1) by Heather G. Harris & Jilleen Dolbeare (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Audiobook Review: Mystic Justice (The Other Detective #2) by Heather G. Harris (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)
Another stellar addition! Mystic Justice is book two in The Other Detective series by Heather G. Harris and narrated by Alyse Gibbs. The story kicks off with a grim opening that plunges readers into a high-stakes murder mystery. As the body count rises, Stacy Wise returns to investigate a case fueled by dark magic and… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Mystic Justice (The Other Detective #2) by Heather G. Harris (Narrator: Alyse Gibbs)