In the rotting shell of a borrowed body, desperation becomes its own kind of magic. Queen of Faces by Petra Lord arrives like a lightning strike to the young adult fantasy landscape—sharp, uncompromising, and crackling with the raw energy of a protagonist who refuses to let death have the final word. This debut plunges readers […]
Two Gallants by James Joyce was published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. It tells the story of two Irishmen who are frustrated with their lack of achievement in life and rely on the exploitation of others to live. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. […]
Alchemised by SenLin Yu on February 6, 2026 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / General, Fiction / Horror / General Pages: 1088 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner, of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities […]
The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer serves as the electrifying fifth installment in the Vancouver Storm series, bringing readers a sophisticated sports romance that tackles themes of belonging, family reconciliation, and finding love in unexpected places. After the success of Behind the Net, The Fake Out, The Wingman, and Gloves Off, Archer returns to the […]
Synopsis: The High Priest rules the city of Twin Rivers in the name of the Lord of Mercy, his AI god. In this land, where robotic Brothers complete all labor and humans are left to enjoy the fruits of this Eden, something rotten grows. Yonatan, a newly ascended Priest in the sclerotic Priesthood, is meant […]
An inclusive, educational story with big emotions and a big heart Stew and his classmates keep getting new teachers. One of the students, Bullock, even worries that it’s because people think they’re “trash” due to their disabilities. Why else would they be on their fourth teacher of the year? When Mr. Murant walks through the […]
When an East Coat city slicker heads to the rural Pacific Northwest to make peace with his terminal diagnosis, he’s surprised to discover an opportunity to live authentically instead. When Stewart Waldon heads out to the Pacific Northwest by bus, he has one goal in mind. A life-changing medical diagnosis has prompted him to make […]
Picture this: a peaceful lakeside retreat designed to strengthen family bonds transforms into the setting for an unthinkable tragedy. It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica plunges readers into this exact scenario, crafting a psychological thriller that explores how a single social media post can set off a devastating chain of events. From the opening pages, […]
A raw, open-hearted memoir that shows quiet strength in the midst of family secrets and trauma Deeply personal and vulnerable, Melissa Baker’s Building the Bridge explores the author’s long, complicated journey toward healing. It embodies resilience, forgiveness, self-love, community, and unexpected connections found in unique places. Page by page, we experience how Baker is able […]
A moving children’s book about the love grandparents and grandchildren share, however far apart MimiChi, a girl from Japan, whispers to her grandmother in the United States, “When I see the sun, you see the moon.” In the US, Nona whispers just the opposite: “When I see the moon, you see the sun.” Despite an […]