Title: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Author: Gabrielle Zevin
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Audio
Pages: 260
Length: 7h 3m
Narrator: Scott Brick
Reason Read: Recommended
Rating:
My Thoughts
THE STORIED LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY is a beautifully written bittersweet story about love, loss, grief, healing, and second chances. At first, I didn’t really like A.J. He was too curmudgeonly for my taste, but he grew on me. I loved his relationship with Maya and Amy, his friends, and his patrons. I loved his enthusiasm for books and reading, even if his tastes were a little too hoity-toity for me. I loved reading his character growth.
Kingdom Of Claw
Author: Demi Winters
Series: Ashen #2
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Spice: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 548
Length: 24h 47m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:
Also in this series: The Road of Bones, Roots of Darkness, Dawn of the North
My Thoughts
KINGDOM OF CLAW was just as good as THE ROAD OF BONES, if not a little better. I loved learning more about the Galdra and how their galdr works. I loved seeing so many different types of galdr and watching Silla come into her own. I really loved seeing more of Ìseldur, its politics, and people. I enjoyed meeting all the new characters and I’m excited to see where the next book takes us, especially with that ending (again)!
The Road Of Bones
Author: Demi Winters
Series: Ashen #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Spice: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 500
Length: 21h 15m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:
Also in this series: Kingdom of Claw, Roots of Darkness, Dawn of the North
My Thoughts
This book! That ending! So many secrets, so many twists. I loved it! Even though I loved the audiobook, I kinda wish I had read-read THE ROAD OF BONES so I could see all the Nordic/Icelandic spellings. I loved the whole Vikingness of the story and I loved the subtle nod to Little Red Riding Hood. The characters, the world, and the magic system were amazing. The slow-burn romance was so much fun. I didn’t even mind the subtle love triangle. I’m really excited to read KINGDOM OF CLAW and see where this story goes.
The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry
Author: Gabrielle Zevin
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Audio
Pages: 260
Length: 7h 3m
Narrator: Scott Brick
Reason Read: Recommended
Rating:
My Thoughts
THE STORIED LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY is a beautifully written bittersweet story about love, loss, grief, healing, and second chances. At first, I didn’t really like A.J. He was too curmudgeonly for my taste, but he grew on me. I loved his relationship with Maya and Amy, his friends, and his patrons. I loved his enthusiasm for books and reading, even if his tastes were a little too hoity-toity for me. I loved reading his character growth.
P.S. I Hate You
Author: Lauren Connolly
Genre: Romance
Spice: 3 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 428
Length: 11h 22m
Narrator: Karissa Vacker
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:
My Thoughts
I loved P.S. I HATE YOU so much! It was such a sweet story about love, loss, betrayal, grief, forgiveness, and second chances. I felt for Maddie and the loss of her brother trying to navigate the world alone. I also felt for Dom, the loss of his best friend, his divorce, and everything imploding around him. I cried more than once and stayed for the slow-burn spicy romance. Maddie and Dom’s chemistry, snarky banter, and sexual tension were off the charts, making this a delight to read. I didn’t even mind the time skipping due to the nature of the story.
Rebel Witch
Author: Kristen Ciccarelli
Series: Crimson Moth #2
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Spice: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 458
Length: 13h 44m
Narrator: Grace Gray
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:
Also in this series: Heartless Hunter
My Thoughts
REBEL WITCH was such a fantastic and satisfying conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology. It was everything I had hoped for and more. I’ll definitely check out more stories by this author because she knows how to write romance, suspense, and awesome characters.