In her third novel, The Lies We Leave Behind, Noelle Salazar weaves an intricate tapestry of romance, wartime courage, and devastating secrets. Following the success of The Flight Girls and Angels of the Resistance, Salazar once again proves her mastery in crafting compelling historical fiction set against the backdrop of World War II. Plot and […]
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White Mulberry by Rosa Kwon Easton
In her debut novel White Mulberry, Rosa Kwon Easton weaves a compelling narrative inspired by her grandmother’s life as a Korean nurse in Japanese-occupied Korea and wartime Japan. This deeply personal story explores themes of identity, motherhood, and survival through the eyes of Miyoung, a young Korean woman who must navigate life in an increasingly […]
Caribbean Sun and Fun in Barbados (Miles of Adventure, 1) by Jamie Bright Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798218417871 Print Length: 56 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An exciting educational story celebrating the exploration of new places and cultures Miles cannot contain his excitement about his first beach day in Barbados. The […]
Sundown in San Ojuela by M.M. Olivas Genre: Fantasy / Latinx / Gothic ISBN: 9781941360750 Print Length: 350 pages Publisher: Lanternfish Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph An intimate, poetic gothic horror where murder, mythology and family drama intertwine M.M. Olivas has written an unforgettable book that you’ll only want […]
In Katherine Kovacic’s latest psychological thriller, Kill Yours, Kill Mine, six women bound by grief and rage orchestrate an intricate dance of revenge, guided by an enigmatic therapist with her own dark past. This gripping narrative weaves together elements of Greek mythology, modern psychology, and the harsh realities of domestic violence to create a compelling […]
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Book Review: Moscow Nights Return
Moscow Nights Return by Beth H. Macy Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Spy ISBN: 9798989679119 Print Length: 478 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A non-stop spy thriller about saving a friend from the KGB Elda Ainsworth said she was going to retire. But that doesn’t last long. When […]
Julie Leong’s debut novel The Teller of Small Fortunes is like a perfectly brewed cup of jasmine tea—warm, comforting, and surprisingly complex in its subtle flavors. This charming fantasy follows Tao, a Shinn fortune teller who travels the western outskirts of Eshtera with her mule Laohu, telling only small fortunes to avoid the painful consequences […]
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Book Review: The Demonic Savior
The Demonic Savior by Lawrence Newton Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Horror ISBN: 9798893084207 Print Length: 244 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Chelsey Tucker A captivating exploration of the psyche of a serial killer Francis Fleming is a pastor from Iowa with a dark secret: he is a serial killer. […]
Alternative Facts by Emily Greenberg Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9781952224362 Print Length: 208 pages Publisher: Kallisto Gaia Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Erica Ball A funny, incisive dive into the minds of some much-maligned public figures Did you know Kellyanne Conway punched a man three times in the […]
In Where the Library Hides, Isabel Ibañez delivers a spellbinding conclusion to her Secrets of the Nile duology, weaving together historical fiction, fantasy, and romance in 1885 Egypt. This riveting sequel to What the River Knows takes readers on an emotional journey through Alexandria’s mysterious underground canals and ancient libraries, all while exploring themes of […]