The Favorites by Layne Fargo on January 14, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Women Pages: 464 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “The thing is, when pushing your limits is all you know, when it seems normal to you…it’s hard to remember you even have […]
In his latest masterwork, Isaac’s Song, Daniel Black weaves an intricate tapestry of personal and collective history, masterfully exploring the intersections of sexuality, race, and family through the story of Isaac Swinton. Following the success of Don’t Cry for Me and Perfect Peace, Black returns with a novel that both stands alone in its brilliance […]
D.L. Taylor’s debut novel The Beasts We Bury is a captivating dark fantasy that weaves together political intrigue, moral complexity, and tender romance. Set in a world where magic comes at a devastating personal cost, this young adult novel tackles themes of power, autonomy, and the courage to break cycles of violence. While occasionally uneven […]
Synopsis: Embark on an epic journey through a time steeped in ancient wonders, where mighty beasts and enchanting magic rule the sprawling lands. In the midst of this mystical era, Xavier Leo, a young and courageous knight, finds himself thrust into a perilous quest. As ominous threats loom over their homeland, Xavier and his fellow […]
The finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prize were just announced Wednesday. The list is 61 nominees long and includes all manner of screenwriters, award-winning authors, and, yes, actors. The Audiobook Production category was just introduced to the awards last year, and this year, its inclusion means a whole slew of actors have […]
The Gift by Scott Terry Genre: General Fiction / LGBTQ ISBN: 9781611535914 Print Length: 292 pages Publisher: Torchflame Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A moving tale about seeking acceptance and self in a late 20th century rural town A trauma-stricken young woman turns to religion, and her young son becomes a cowboy […]
Blair Fell’s debut novel “Disco Witches of Fire Island” is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction, magical realism, and LGBTQ+ romance that masterfully captures the bittersweet reality of gay life during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Set in the iconic Fire Island Pines in 1989, the novel weaves together themes of love, loss, community, […]
Charlotte Carter’s latest novel, Beauty in the Blood, is a masterfully crafted supernatural thriller that weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives to tell a story of generational trauma, revenge, and the price of freedom. The novel marks Carter’s return to the mystery genre after her acclaimed Nanette Hayes series, but this time with a decidedly […]
My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills on November 21, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Romance / Sports Pages: 331 Format: Audiobook, eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers another entertaining romance with My Darling Bride, a book that hooks you right from the […]
The Fleet Admiral’s Daughter by J.A. Gaudio Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera ISBN: 9798896928607 Print Length: 344 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erin Britton An engrossing, fast-paced story of legacy and self-discovery The Fleet Admiral’s Daughter by J.A. Gaudio, the first book in The Black Hole Saga, is a richly detailed, atmospheric, and action-packed […]