There’s something undeniably magical about theme parks—those carefully crafted wonderlands where storytelling and excitement collide to create memories that last a lifetime. In her charming debut novel “Thrill Ride,” Amy Ratcliffe (known for her work as Editor-in-Chief at Nerdist) captures this enchantment while weaving a heartfelt romance that reminds us of the importance of finding […]
Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, first published in 1992, is a novel that dares to show its hand from the very beginning. We know who dies. We know who did it. And yet, we read on—not to learn what happened, but to understand how it came to pass, and perhaps, more hauntingly, why. More than […]
In Olivia Hawker’s newest historical fiction novel, The Stars and Their Light, the author ventures into more experimental territory than her previous works, crafting a mesmerizing tale that blends historical events with spiritual questioning. Set against the backdrop of the infamous 1947 Roswell incident, Hawker weaves a tapestry of faith, doubt, and the unexplainable that […]
In The Ragged Edge of Night, Olivia Hawker crafts an emotionally charged and beautifully restrained tale set in 1942 Nazi Germany, where quiet acts of resistance become louder than gunfire. Inspired by the true story of her husband’s grandfather, Hawker brings to life Anton Starzmann, a former Franciscan friar turned reluctant freedom fighter, whose search […]
Evie Gaughan’s “The Story Collector” weaves a captivating tapestry that deftly blends historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural. Set in the enchanting backdrop of rural Ireland, this novel explores the liminal spaces between reality and folklore, past and present, grief and healing. Through dual timelines—one in 1911 rural Ireland and another in contemporary […]
In “The Love We Found,” Jill Santopolo’s highly anticipated sequel to her bestselling novel “The Light We Lost,” readers are invited back into Lucy Carter Maxwell’s world, ten years after the death of her former love, Gabriel Samson. This emotionally resonant follow-up explores the ripple effects of secrets, the weight of guilt, and the possibility […]
Stuart Turton has done it again. After dazzling readers with his time-bending debut The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and his supernatural maritime thriller The Devil and the Dark Water, Turton returns with an equally ambitious tale that combines elements of dystopian science fiction with classic murder mystery in The Last Murder at the End […]
The Coffee Shop Masquerade by T.A. Morton Genre: Literary Fiction / Asian Literature ISBN: 9789888904259 Print Length: 212 pages Publisher: Earnshaw Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Frankie Martinez A moving novel of the goods and the bads—a kaleidoscopic view on the mystery of life A young woman finds a mask at a church just outside […]
The Price of Freedom by Michael C. Bland Genre: Science Fiction / Thriller ISBN: 9798891263406 Print Length: 401 pages Amazon Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt Imagine a world where your own thoughts can betray you and the enemy within is far more terrifying than the enemy outside. “My name is Dray Quintero. I’m not the monster […]
In the delightfully subversive “The Earl Meets His Match,” T.J. Alexander masterfully reimagines the Regency romance through a transgender lens, creating a story that feels both wonderfully fresh and comfortingly familiar. Set against the backdrop of crumbling English estates and London’s glittering social season, this novel deftly balances historical authenticity with contemporary sensibilities, offering readers […]