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Beauty in the Blood by Charlotte Carter

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 […]

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My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills

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 […]

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STARRED Book Review: The Fleet Admiral’s Daughter

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 […]

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Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell

Where Shadows Bloom is Catherine Bakewell’s latest young adult fantasy following her successful debut Flowerheart. This enchanting novel weaves together elements of gothic romance, fairy tales, and court intrigue to create a story that is both haunting and heartwarming. While it occasionally stumbles in pacing, the novel’s strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, delivering a memorable […]

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Beartooth by Callan Wink

In his latest novel “Beartooth,” Callan Wink delves deep into the rugged terrain of Montana’s Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness, crafting a mesmerizing narrative that explores the complex bonds of brotherhood against the backdrop of desperate circumstances. Following his acclaimed short story collection “Dog Run Moon” and his debut novel “August,” Wink further establishes himself as a masterful […]

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Book Review: Legend of the Broken Blade

Legend of the Broken Blade by Aaditya Sengupta Dhar Genre: Fantasy ISBN: 9789395106023 Print Length: 260 pages Amazon Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A fantasy tale about redemption, growth, and the power of good Legend of The Broken Blade follows a young prince who is determined to right a wrong he made in his youth. With […]

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The Last Flight by Julie Clark

The Last Flight by Julie Clark on June 23, 2020 Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General, Fiction / Psychological, Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense, Fiction / Women Pages: 288 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “You might be shoulder to shoulder with someone living their last moments as […]

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Book Review: You, From Below

You, From Below by EM J. Parsley Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9781952897429 Print Length: 54 pages Publisher: Split/Lip Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas A chilling fable about the loss of home, faith, and identity in rural America “You are climbing a mountain.”  Like Dante finding himself in a forest at the beginning of […]

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Born For This by Caitlin Devlin

Caitlin Devlin’s Born For This is a compelling literary fiction novel that intricately explores the price of fame, the allure of ambition, and the tangled complexities of family relationships. At its heart, the novel follows two women—Rachael Carmichael, a former Hollywood star turned recluse, and Harley Roth, her aspiring actress niece—whose paths intersect in a […]

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Book Review: I Belong by Trish Mastel Stricklin

I Belong by Trish Mastel Stricklin Genre: Literary Fiction / Historical ISBN: 9798224011339 Print Length: 406 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erin Britton Ernie Rollado’s quest to discover the identity of her father threatens her self-perception and her existent family relationships in Trish Mastel Stricklin’s I Belong. A fictionalized biographical account of events from her […]