A River of Golden Bones marks the enthralling first installment in A.K. Mulford’s Golden Court series. This young adult fantasy introduces readers to a richly imagined world of Wolves, curses, and identity. Following this, A Sky of Emerald Stars, the sequel, promises to continue the journey with deeper intrigue and heightened stakes. Overview of the […]
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Title: Waking Up Human: A Survivor’s Guide Author: Susan Aranda Genre: Memoir / Self-Help In Susan Aranda’s memoir, Waking Up Human, Aranda revisits her life experiences involving childhood trauma, heartbreak, motherhood, and aging parents. From being raised by an abusive mother, to going through two abusive marriages, to taking care of her dying father, this story of a strong woman… […]
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After the Ocean by Lauren E. Rico
In her second novel, Lauren E. Rico weaves an intricate tapestry of family secrets, lost love, and redemption against the vibrant backdrop of Puerto Rico. After the Ocean follows the story of Emilia Oliveras, a young pianist whose life is shattered when her new husband Paul Winstead vanishes during their honeymoon cruise. Thirty years later, […]
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The Resurrectionist by A Rae Dunlap
Edinburgh, 1828. The cobblestone streets are slick with rain, and in the shadows of the ancient kirkyards, a macabre trade flourishes. This is the atmospheric setting A. Rae Dunlap crafts for her debut novel, The Resurrectionist—a story that expertly weaves historical fact with fiction to create a thrilling tale of scientific pursuit, forbidden love, and murder […]
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Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
Heavenly Tyrant, the sequel to the groundbreaking Iron Widow, propels readers back into the brutal, politically charged world of Huaxia. Xiran Jay Zhao’s YA sci-fi epic blends futuristic technology with Chinese mythology, creating a unique tapestry of rebellion, power, and survival. Following Zetian’s tumultuous rise to power, this installment deepens its exploration of systemic corruption, […]
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Book of the Month January 2025
Quizlit’s Book of the Month January 2025 is A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enríquez. Mixing the macabre with the reverberations of Argentina’s stormy past, this hypnotic short fiction collection finds Enriquez at the height of her powers This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost […]
Erin A. Craig has once again woven an enchanting tapestry with The Thirteenth Child, a novel that brims with dark allure and thought-provoking dilemmas. Set in a world where gods meddle in mortal lives and gifts come with daunting costs, Craig explores themes of agency, sacrifice, and love with her trademark lyrical prose. The story […]
Synopsis: Fans of Sylvia Plath, “The Flower That Went Mad” and Charles Bukowski will find pieces of themselves in this edgy debut poetry collection. I look right through the lightit fills me with courage and strengthto fight against my demonsI’m not alone anymoreI slowly stand up Behind the Ghost Metropolis dives into the shadows of the […]
Between Now and Forever marks another compelling addition to Adriana Locke’s repertoire of small-town romance novels. Known for her ability to craft authentic characters and heartwarming stories, Locke delivers a neighbors-to-lovers tale that expertly balances humor with deep emotional resonance. Setting the Scene In the charming town of Alden, Ohio, Gabrielle Solomon returns to her […]
Digging into the Heart of History You know that feeling when you stumble upon a hidden gem of a story? That’s exactly what happened to me with Cristina Henríquez’s latest novel, “The Great Divide.” I mean, we’ve all heard about the Panama Canal, right? But how many of us have really thought about the people […]