Category Archives: Audience

a bunch of audio mini-reviews

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Thistle

I’ve done an absolutely shit job of keeping up with reviews since I came back to the blog. Though honestly, that’s only really been since my trip in April. I’m not going to go into a lot of detail, but … Continue reading →

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Fanfic Minis – May 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Thistle

It was a really big reading month, both for fanfic and for regular books. Turns out that when I’m under a lot of stress, I read a lot more… First: An Angel for Christmas by PhoenixRose. On his last chance … Continue reading →

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Most Ardently, by Gabe Cole Novoa (audio)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Thistle

Most Ardently is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice where Elizabeth Bennet is actually Oliver Bennet, though very few people know of his true identity. As he navigates the world as a transman in hiding, he chafes at the role … Continue reading →

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Here One Moment, by Liane Moriarty (audio)

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Thistle

On a routine flight from Hobart to Sydney, people are cranky due to a delay. Once the plane is in the air, however, one woman stands and begins to speak to passengers one by one. Cause of death, age of … Continue reading →

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The Broprosal, by Sonora Reyes

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Thistle

Han and Kenny are best friends and flatmates. They’ve known each other for decades, so when 1) Han loses the job that is meant to be sponsoring his green card, and 2) Kenny finally splits with his abusive girlfriend, the … Continue reading →

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Evocation, by ST Gibson

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Thistle

David, a lawyer who doubles as a medium in his spare time, is suddenly being intermittently possessed by a demon. He turns to his ex-boyfriend, Rhys, and Rhys’ wife Moira, for help. The complicated relationship between the three makes this … Continue reading →

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Fanfic minis – April 2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Thistle

This was a travel month, so I got a lot read on the international flights! As a heads-up, I’ve just had a major life change and I don’t know how often I’ll be on the blog right now as I … Continue reading →

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I’ll Have What He’s Having, by Adib Khorram

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Thistle

Farzan goes to Kansas City’s newest wine bar to drown the sorrows of his recent failure in dating. There, he’s mistaken for a restaurant critic and treated to a night of incredible food, wine, and attention. David, the sommelier, knows … Continue reading →

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Bitter Waters, by Vivian Shaw (audio)

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Thistle

This is a novella-sized addition (3.5) to the Greta Helsing series. I’ve read the first three, with the fourth coming out later this year. Honestly, it’s been long enough since the third (2019) that I barely remember the previous installments. … Continue reading →

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Fanfic minis – March 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Thistle

A bit of a short one this month. Most of what I’m currently reading is in-progress and didn’t finish in March. Plus, I’ve been trying to focus more on other priorities. First: One Night in Bangor by Atalan. A bet … Continue reading →

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