Sandra's Recs

The River Has Roots

By: Amal El-Mohtar
Narrated by: Gem Carmella
Length: 3 hours 53 minutes

“'The River Has Roots' is poetic, darkly enchanting, and will carry you away to a land of fairy tales and ballads. A love letter to the bonds of sisterhood and the lengths we go to for the people we adore. Read more

Enigma

By: RuNyx
Narrated by: Aiden Snow & Jaclyn Kelso
Length: TBA

“I fell in love with this alluring romance right away, set in dark academia with a secret society, a murder/mystery, and a rivals-to-lovers story. The depth and complexity of the world created is unique and unparalleled! Salem is passionate and so easy to connect with and empathize with, and Caz is intense, powerful, and passionate. They were two... Read more

The Notorious Virtues

By: Alwyn Hamilton
Narrated by: Max Meyers, Colin White, Karissa Vacker & EJ Lavery
Length: 14 hours 46 minutes

“With such intricate, clever, and entertaining writing, this YA fantasy/murder/mystery has unique world-building, magic, death games, light romance, and multiple points of view. Each of the vibrant characters is so meaningful and beautifully connected. I loved all of them! Nora's future, which she's trained for since birth, is thrown into chaos... Read more

The Love Haters

A Novel

By: Katherine Center
Narrated by: Patti Murin
Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

“This romcom's plot is exciting with some deep, impactful issues and is filled with so much love, kindness, and happiness. It’s situated in the most gorgeous tropical environment! It is captivating through its entirety. I LOVED Katie and Hutch's journey!! Katie starts a new job she’s not quite qualified for, which adds to its hilarity. Hutch’s... Read more

The Otherwhere Post (A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick)

By: Emily J. Taylor
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“In this YA fantasy/mystery/romance, there’s complex world-building spanning 3 realms, a creative magic system, dark academia, and the sweetest romance that's to die for! The female main character, Maeve, receives a 7-year-old letter that claims her father’s innocence in a tragedy that left her orphaned. She teams up with the male main character,... Read more

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin
Length: TBA

“This dark paranormal vampire fantasy is epic! This is the best book I have ever read and I can’t wait to reread it!! There are so many wonderful quotes, wisdom and lessons from the author. With the most memorable historical setting spanning centuries and continents following 3 toxic lesbian vampires and the events of each of their lives we are... Read more

First-Time Caller

Heartstrings: Book #1

By: B.K. Borison
Narrated by: E.J. Bingham & Hathaway Lee
Length: 11 hours 53 minutes

“Adorable and funny— full of longing, loveable characters, and super sweet moments. Loved it! Read more

Broken Souls and Bones

The Broken Souls and Bones Series: Book #1

By: LJ Andrews
Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus & Will Thorne
Length: TBA

“Read this Romantasy; it has found family, the slowest slow burn, and a unique magic system (blood, bone, and soul), the most exquisite writing style with lots of twists and turns, and the most amazing ending! The characters are so well developed, they will absolutely steal your heart. Lyra, sought after by people of power to serve them because... Read more

The Manor of Dreams

By: Christina Li
Narrated by: Catherine Ho
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

“When Vivian, an Oscar-winning Chinese immigrant and wife of a well-known leading man in Hollywood, passes away, two families gather for the reading of her will. It will take two timelines spanning three generations to tell this Southern California gothic story, which includes multiple points of view, two queer love stories, a tragedy that... Read more

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber & Sara Morsey
Length: 16 hours 18 minutes

“This story takes place in the south during the 1970s and it is centered around un-wed pregnant teenagers that are sent off to a "home" to give birth. The characters were complex, dynamic and morally grey. The plot was quick paced with plenty of looming tension and dread. The BEST part of this book though was its strong feminist message. Also, a... Read more

No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding

A Novel

The Vacation Mysteries: Book #2

By: Catherine Mack
Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
Length: TBA

“This brilliantly written mystery has tons of action, lots of suspense, humor, and surprising reveals. Mystery writer Eleanor Dash basically turns her best friend Emma‘s wedding into a murder investigation. I just adored Eleanor‘s inner dialogue, the very funny footnotes, the chapter titles, and all the characters, especially the family dynamics;... Read more

A Language of Dragons

By: S. F. Williamson
Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
Length: 12 hours 47 minutes

“Absolutely loved this book, I can't do audiobooks, I've tried for years, and this book managed to help with that. This book was fascinating and wonderful, while keeping me on the edge of my seat. Read more

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese's Book Club: A Novel

By: Kate Fagan
Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Hillary Huber, Helen Laser, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

“I loved the characters and how their stories wove together to create a beautiful story of friendship, forgiveness and love ❤️ Read more

The Starlight Heir

A Novel

By: Amalie Howard
Narrated by: Anais Inara Chase & Ramiz Monsef
Length: 12 hours 9 minutes

“This romantasy has phenomenal world-building with magic and magical creatures, prophecy, and lots of spice. Suraya, who is from the poorest noble house, is shocked by her invitation to meet the Crown Prince as a potential bride. Her adventure is action-packed, filled with secrets, deceit, and danger, where she meets Roshan, the prince's... Read more

Tilt

A Novel

By: Emma Pattee
Narrated by: Ariel Blake
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes

“This fictional story of motherhood and Mother Nature is powerful, intense, emotional, and deeply inspiring!!! It’s narrated by a 9-month pregnant Annie, who was shopping last minute for a crib when an earthquake happened. She has to navigate through the city’s ruins to try and reunite with her husband. All while rethinking her life’s choices,... Read more

Immortal

By: Sue Lynn Tan
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 14 hours 26 minutes

“What an emotional roller coaster this romance fantasy is! It is rich in world-building, with complex characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. The female main character, Liyen, is stubborn, brave, determined, calculating, yet extremely vulnerable. Her grief over her grandfather is so emotional and real. Her family... Read more

Wings of Starlight

By: Allison Saft
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
Length: 11 hours 39 minutes

“It feels so good to be back in Neverland, Pixie Hollow! It brings back so many fond memories from my childhood, and here, we finally learn the long-awaited backstory of Queen Clarion and Lord Milori! What a wonderful gift from the author; she did such an amazing job. Their romance is just so SWEET, and the story will leave you sobbing! Read more

Servant of Earth

The Shards of Magic: Book #1

By: Sarah Hawley
Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
Length: 16 hours 48 minutes

“Servant of Earth’s magic formula is: faerie court rebellions + a badass human girl + a magic daggar + Hunger Games-like trials. It’s SO addictive and satisfying! Great audiobook narration, too. Can’t wait for book #2! Read more

Lightfall

Book One of The Everlands

The Everlands Trilogy: Book #1

By: Ed Crocker
Narrated by: Shakira Shute
Length: 16 hours 38 minutes

“5 STARS! MUST READ!! This fantasy horror has vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, and no humans. This book is SO original and is the BEST vampire book I have read! There were many points of view, which I loved. It was fast-paced with very well-developed, AMAZING characters. They were ALL my favorites! The plot has an intriguing murder investigation... Read more

Darkly

By: Marisha Pessl
Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers
Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

“5 STARS!! This YA mystery thriller is an unforgettable adventure with a fast-paced plot, buried secrets, hidden symbols, and intriguing puzzles. After winning a chance to intern at Darkly, a game-making empire, Dia and six other teens from all across America land in England and are taken to an abandoned island where they are thrown into a... Read more