In her sophomore novel Woo Woo, Australian author Ella Baxter crafts an experimental narrative that blends conceptual art, stalker thriller, and meditation on creative identity. The story follows Sabine, a performance artist preparing for a pivotal exhibition while grappling with an increasingly threatening stalker, a distant husband, and her own spiraling mental state. As pressure […]
In “The Rules of Royalty,” Cale Dietrich crafts a contemporary young adult romance that reimagines the classic royal romance trope through a refreshingly queer lens. As the author’s fifth novel and his second standalone work following “The Love Interest” and “If This Gets Out” (co-written with Sophie Gonzales), Dietrich demonstrates his growing confidence in crafting […]
Synopsis: Can a Graverobber’s Defiance Shatter an Empire? The Great Tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu, a monstrous thing in pyramid shape, dominates all Egypt. The labor of thirty years by an entire kingdom, the Tomb is the confirmation of the superiority of the 4th Dynasty over all the rulers who came before. And the monument […]
In her adult debut novel, Beth Kander crafts a masterful blend of magical realism, romantic comedy, and poignant family drama that defies easy categorization. I Made It Out of Clay takes the ancient Jewish legend of the golem – a protector formed from earth and animated through sacred words – and transplants it into contemporary […]
In her third novel “Rental House,” Weike Wang masterfully explores the complexities of a cross-cultural marriage through the lens of two family vacations. Following her acclaimed works “Chemistry” and “Joan Is Okay,” Wang continues to demonstrate her keen insight into the Asian-American experience while expanding her scope to examine broader themes of family, belonging, and […]
In her third novel, Suzy Krause masterfully weaves together elements of speculative fiction with intimate family drama to create a story that is both haunting and hopeful. Following the success of her previous works “Valencia and Valentine” and “Sorry I Missed You,” Krause ventures into new territory with “I Think We’ve Been Here Before,” tackling […]
In Training the Heart, the second installment of the Silver Pines Ranch series, Paisley Hope delivers a compelling romance that masterfully weaves together themes of healing, trust, and personal growth. Following the success of Holding the Reins, this novel continues to explore the enchanting world of Silver Pines Ranch while introducing readers to a fresh […]
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Kianola by Nathan Roth Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy / Gaming ISBN: 9781735678726 Print Length: 647 pages Amazon Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka A messy, heartfelt exploration of adolescence, identity, and the allure of online worlds Middle school: a place that Nole, the awkward protagonist of Nathan Roth’s Kianola, describes as “harsher than any tundra and […]
In Samantha Allen’s inventive and touching second novel, a deceased movie star and a struggling writer forge an unlikely connection that transcends the boundaries between life and death. Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet deftly blends supernatural elements with sharp commentary on celebrity culture, queer identity, and the universal human desire to be truly seen. The […]