Linda H. Codega’s Motheater is an ambitious queer fantasy with gothic undertones, set against the brooding backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. Blending ecological allegory with folklore, the novel delves into themes of power, community, and the battle between nature and industry. With its layered narrative and emotionally complex characters, Motheater offers much to ponder, even […]
Jenny Elder Moke’s adult debut novel, She Doesn’t Have a Clue, ambitiously attempts to merge two beloved genres – the wedding romance and the cozy mystery. The result is an entertaining if occasionally uneven story that follows mystery author Kate Valentine as she attends her ex-fiancé’s wedding on a remote island, only to find herself […]
The Wrong House by Guy de Maupassant centers on a case of mistaken identity and the unsettling consequences that follow. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Wrong House by Guy de Maupassant The Wrong House by Guy de Maupassant Quartermaster Varajou had obtained […]
Poems Please by John Pare Genre: Poetry ISBN: 9798891325234 Print Length: 152 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender Love, nature, travel, and word-play: this poetry book has something for everyone. Through this eclectic and flowing collection, John Pare takes readers on quite a journey. In the first section, Pare’s poetry depicts […]
In her electrifying debut novel Sweet Fury, Sash Bischoff delivers a sophisticated psychological thriller that weaves together themes of trauma, revenge, and the complex nature of truth. Drawing from her background in theater direction, Bischoff crafts a narrative as layered and precise as a perfectly executed stage production. Plot and Structure Set in contemporary New […]
The Goddess In the Mountain (Millennium Man) by Sean DeLauder Genre: Science Fiction / Post-Apocalyptic ISBN: 9798989641291 Print Length: 99 pages Amazon Reviewed by Timothy Thomas A unique addition to the post-apocalyptic genre, thoughtfully exploring religious complacency, coercion, and corruption The Goddess in the Mountain is book two of the Millennium Man series, following Thomas […]
“Some time or another, we all experience that feeling that every day is the same, the same people and places, the same conversation, the same food – and wonder about what if it wasn’t?” I’ve spent nearly half my 38 years living in the house where my picture book Sunday takes place, in a small townhouse in […]
Helena Hunting returns to the college hockey romance genre with Chase Lovett Wants Me, delivering a charming story that combines her signature humor with authentic emotional depth. This standalone novel proves Hunting hasn’t lost her touch for creating engaging sports romances that resonate with modern readers. Story Overview Set at Tilton University, the novel follows […]
A Conjuring of Light by V. E. Schwab on February 21, 2017 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Historical Pages: 402 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Life isn’t made of choices, it’s made of trades. Some are good, some are bad, but they all have a cost.” As […]
Teresa Driscoll, a former BBC journalist turned novelist, brings her understanding of crime reporting to bear in her latest psychological thriller, Close Your Eyes. Known for previous bestsellers like I Am Watching You and The Promise, Driscoll once again demonstrates her ability to craft suspense while exploring the psychological impact of crime on families. Plot […]