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Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz on January 18, 2022 Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Alternative History, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Historical, Young Adult Fiction / Historical / Europe, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Historical Pages: 320 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads Dana Schwartz delivers a darkly gothic and captivating […]

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Vanishing Daughters by Cynthia Pelayo

Cynthia Pelayo’s latest novel, Vanishing Daughters, weaves a spellbinding tapestry of supernatural horror and psychological suspense that captures the essence of Chicago’s most chilling urban legends while exploring themes of grief, feminine vulnerability, and generational trauma. Building on the success of her Bram Stoker Award-winning work, Pelayo crafts a dreamlike narrative that feels both eerily […]

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Book Review: Propaganda Power

Propaganda Power by Byron Owens Genre: Self-Help ISBN: 9798311383691 Print Length: 142 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A necessary toolkit to help you avoid manipulation in today’s information landscape “How do you know what’s real and what’s crafted to manipulate?” The ever-increasing prevalence of AI and an algorithm-driven online environment makes propaganda an […]

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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley

Emily Critchley’s “The Undoing of Violet Claybourne” is a masterfully crafted gothic mystery that unfolds like a fever dream across time, transporting readers to the snow-blanketed grounds of Thornleigh Hall in the winter of 1938. This captivating novel explores the dangerous allure of belonging and the devastating consequences of misplaced loyalty, all within the decaying […]

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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore

In “The Strawberry Patch Pancake House,” Laurie Gilmore serves up another sweet slice of small-town romance that balances comfort and complexity as skillfully as her chef protagonist balances flavors. This fourth installment in the Dream Harbor series continues to showcase Gilmore’s talent for creating a cozy community filled with quirky characters while exploring deeper themes […]

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The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig

Lauren Willig’s latest historical mystery, The Girl from Greenwich Street, plunges readers into the frigid winter of 1799 New York City, where the discovery of a young woman’s body in the Manhattan Well sets in motion one of early America’s most sensational murder trials. Based on the true historical case that brought together political rivals […]

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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

Few authors capture horror in the sinew and marrow of history as deftly as Stephen Graham Jones. Known for his visceral, unrelenting narratives (The Only Good Indians, My Heart is a Chainsaw), Jones returns with The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a chilling historical horror novel that seeps into the mind like a slow-moving plague. This novel […]

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The Mistake by Elle Kennedy

The Mistake by Elle Kennedy on April 28, 2015 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Sports Pages: 296 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “And just in case my reaction to your idiocy didn’t make it clear where I stand with us, then let me […]

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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping marks the fifth entry in The Hunger Games series and the second prequel after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This latest installment returns us to the brutal and dystopian world of Panem, unveiling the origins of Haymitch Abernathy—one of the series’ most enigmatic and tragic characters. Taking place […]

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The Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. Klune

T.J. Klune’s The Bones Beneath My Skin is a novel that effortlessly intertwines science fiction, family drama, and queer identity into an emotional and immersive reading experience. The story follows Nate Cartwright, a man on the brink of self-destruction, who stumbles upon Alex and Artemis—a man with a dark past and a child with an […]