Big Feelings and a Slow Burn That Hurts So Good 5 out of 5 stars When I Picture You by Sasha Laurens, narrated by Lauren Fortgang and Hillary Huber, is a heartfelt, sexy queer rom-com that mixes celebrity, creativity, and second chances with surprising emotional depth The setup hooked me immediately. A burned-out documentary film …

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Slow-Burn Sci-Fi Fantasy With Serious Payoff 4.5 out of 5 stars Bellosio: An Age of Miracles by John F Shekleton, narrated by Ray Montecalvo, hit me with that weird dreamlike vibe right away. The kind where everything feels familiar for no logical reason. The world of Bellosio is alien, ancient, and politically messy, and somehow …

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A Realistic Second-Chances Full of Heart 5 out of 5 stars Wake Up, Nat & Darcy pulled me in immediately, mostly because I’m a sucker for exes-forced-to-work-together and also because I once grabbed this audiobook the day it came out… then promptly forgot it existed (classic me). But wow, I’m glad I circled back. This …

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Roots, Redemption, and the Cost of Progress 4 out of 5 stars This one hit me hard. Ordinary Soil isn’t just a story about a farmer and his land; it’s about the quiet ghosts that live in our family histories and the choices we inherit without even realizing it. Alex Woodard has this uncanny ability …

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Skates, Scrapes, and Sapphic Sparks 4 out of 5 stars I absolutely flew through this one. I’m a sucker for a sapphic sports romance, but throw in roller derby and this became one of the cutest YA stories I’ve read in a long time. The combination of found family, self-discovery, and queer awakening wrapped in …

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Breathtaking Landscapes, Explosive Secrets 5 out of 5 stars Every time I jump back into the Yoga Mat Mysteries, I forget how intense they get until I’m sitting at the edge of my seat or holding my breath. Warrior Pose takes Ric Peters and Elaina to New Zealand, but this isn’t any peaceful yoga retreat; …

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Masks, Myths, and the Monsters Within 4.25 out of 5 stars There’s something poetic about an audiobook where the author also narrates their own words, especially when the story itself is about identity, masks, and the dark places people hide. Eternal Beauty by Andrea Emmes and Ashley Fontainne is a supernatural thriller that dives headfirst …

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A Dark, Twisted Desert Find 3 out of 5 stars Spread Me by Sarah Gailey (Narrated by Xe Sands) is one of those books where the title piques your curiosity, and the story takes you places you never quite expect. It’s creepy, atmospheric, and more than a little weird… in a way that pushes you …

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Spooky High School Throwback 3.5 out of 5 stars Babylove by I.S. Belle is one of those short listens that sneaks up on you. At just about two and a half hours, it feels like popping in a VHS from 2003 and being transported right back to high school. Belle sets the stage with all …

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