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For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga

Emily Varga’s debut novel “For She Is Wrath” is a masterfully crafted Pakistani-inspired fantasy that reimagines Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo” through a fresh, feminist lens. This ambitious tale weaves together elements of revenge, romance, and magical realism while exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and the corrupting nature of power. Narrative and Plot […]

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5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections to Read

We’ve selected 5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections featuring some of Japan’s most notable contemporary authors. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections to Read Revenge by Yoko Ogawa Buy Now: Amazon | AbeBooks Murderers and mourners, mothers and […]

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Review: The Clock and the Candles by Anthony Dean

Synopsis: Roland, the Keeper of the Clock, and Gwen, the former crown princess of the Lands, are separated by 46 feet of stone. After seizing the throne from her father, King Adolphus had the Prison Maximus constructed around Gwen. She lives in a cell with no door that measures eight feet on every side, and which is […]

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Book Review: The Queen That Wears the Crown

The Queen That Wears the Crown by Horane Smith Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Caribbean Fiction ISBN: 9781998753352 Print Length: 320 pages Publisher: Baymar Publishing Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth A compelling Caribbean mystery equipped with plenty of secrets and backstabbing Three young girls are missing in Jamaica’s Parrot […]

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This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher

In this enchanting debut collaboration, This Will Be Fun, E.B. Asher (the pen name for authors Bridget Morrissey, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka) crafts a tale that masterfully weaves together elements of classic fantasy quests with contemporary romance sensibilities. The result is a warm, witty, and occasionally heart-wrenching story about second chances, both in love […]

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Book Review: Not Good Enough Girl

Not Good Enough Girl by Sondra R. Brooks Genre: Memoir / Family ISBN: 9781647427665 Print Length: 272 pages Publisher: She Writes Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Erica Ball | Content warnings: physical & sexual abuse Simultaneously heartbreaking and healing—a memoir of neglect, abuse, perseverance, and hope Not Good Enough Girl opens […]

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Book Review: My Life In Dog Years

My Life In Dog Years by Candida Pugh Genre: Memoir / Dogs Print Length: 287 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Erin Britton A heartfelt and humorous memoir centered on all the canine companions that make life worth living First there was Tippy, then Scrappy, and then some years later, there were Daisy and Ginger, […]

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Book Review: Precipice by Scott Bollens

Precipice: When Algorithms Triumphed by Scott Bollens Genre: Science Fiction / Artificial Intelligence ISBN: 9798891323957 Print Length: 352 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender An enthralling exploration of the lives we could lead if we allow AI to run unchecked In 2032, chip implantation has been approved, […]

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Book Review: Late Checkout

Late Checkout by Alan Orloff Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Crime ISBN: 9781685127428 Print Length: 278 pages Publisher: Level Best Books Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by S.A. Evans How much does family loyalty mean to you? Late Checkout introduces us to Benjamin “Mess” Hopkins, a motel owner whose monotonous life takes […]

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How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine

In the realm of horror fiction, few tropes are as enduring as the “Final Girl” – the last woman standing who faces down the killer and lives to tell the tale. Danielle Valentine’s “How to Survive Your Murder” brilliantly subverts this classic horror convention by asking: What if the Final Girl could go back and […]