Victoria Schwab’s A Conjuring of Light is the blazing and emotionally wrought finale to her Shades of Magic trilogy, following A Darker Shade of Magic (2015) and A Gathering of Shadows (2016). With a tapestry rich in magic, multilayered character arcs, and geopolitical upheaval among parallel Londons, this conclusion both dazzles and dares — yet […]
Victoria (V.E.) Schwab’s A Gathering of Shadows, the second installment in the Shades of Magic trilogy, is a darkly whimsical, fiercely plotted continuation of the multi-dimensional fantasy saga introduced in A Darker Shade of Magic (2015), and preludes the crescendo of A Conjuring of Light (2017). With her signature lyrical prose and cinematic flair, Schwab […]
In Victoria Schwab’s captivating fantasy novel “A Darker Shade of Magic,” readers are transported not just to London, but to four distinct versions of the city existing in parallel worlds. This first installment in the Shades of Magic trilogy introduces us to a richly imagined universe where magic flows in varying degrees through different realities, […]
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The Love Haters by Katherine Center
The Love Haters by Katherine Center on May 20, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Women Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Katherine Center delivers yet another charming, heartfelt rom-com with The Love Haters, a story filled with humor, adventure, and the kind of slow-burn romance that keeps you turning the […]
The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway by Baroness Orczy was originally published in 1901. When a young woman is poisoned on a London subway train, the police searching for her killer appear to be on the wrong track. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to […]
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Book Review: Bourton Bridge
Bourton Bridge by Mia Fox Genre: Romance ISBN: 9781630991432 Print Length: 308 pages Publisher: Evatopia Press Amazon Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender New beginnings, second chances, and the possibility of love—welcome to Bourton Bridge! From tragedy comes happiness, maybe when you least expect it. Luke is a chef in Bourton Bridge, trying to push down his […]
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Book Review: The Whispering Chamber
The Whispering Chamber by Chet Meisner Genre: Science Fiction / Political Print Length: 324 pages Amazon Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen A near-future sci-fi adventure that pits AI and technological warfare against humanity Harrison Randolph, former founder of the world’s largest AI development firm who is now an advocate for personal privacy laws, is attacked by […]
In her fourth domestic thriller, Aggie Blum Thompson weaves a complex tapestry of lies, manipulations, and murderous impulses beneath the veneer of suburban perfection. You Deserve to Know pulls readers into the seemingly idyllic world of Nassau Court in East Bethesda, where three families share Friday night dinners, vacation together, and appear to have formed […]
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What Wakes the Bells by Elle Tesch
In Elle Tesch’s mesmerizing debut novel What Wakes the Bells, readers are transported to Vaiwyn, a sentient city where stone breathes, metal weeps, and the ancient legacy of the Strauss family stands between order and chaos. Inspired by Prague legends, this young adult gothic fantasy offers readers a uniquely atmospheric tale of duty, sacrifice, and […]