A charming cozy fantasy involving a sapphic romance and mythical creatures? Sign me up! The audiobook for this is just as charming as the story is. I think the narrator perfectly captured how I pictured our main character and the vibe of the story.

This is a cute, heartwarming tale. I related to the main character Alia a lot; she's an anxious bookworm who is trying her best at something she is extremely passionate about. The creatures in this are fun, quirky, and interesting. I love an enemies-to-lovers story, especially when it's sapphic, and I loved it so much that my only critique is that I wish there was more romance in it! Highly recommend this beautiful cozy story.

The Phoenix Keeper is the epitome of a cozy fantasy with enough exciting plot lines to really drive the story. It follows Aila, a zookeeper in charge of the phoenix exhibit at the zoo. She's on a mission to jump start the zoo's defunct phoenix breeding program, while also avoiding having to participate in the massively popular griffin show that brings in huge audiences. Aila is such a relatable character for anyone who has ever struggled with social anxiety and I saw a lot of myself in her. The author's passion for zoos and conservation really shines throughout the book and made me want to pay my local zoo a visit! The romance is perfectly paced and the side characters were excellent. I would read so many more books just like this one.

The audio book narrator was perfect for Aila - she perfectly captures Aila's anxiety and excitement. I would absolutely listen to more of her work.

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.