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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 […]

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STARRED Book Review: Strings by Joseph Edwin Haeger

Strings by Joseph Edwin Haeger Genre: Literary Fiction / Speculative ISBN: 9798325616952 Print Length: 295 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka An intricately woven exploration of one man’s journey through the splintered possibilities of fatherhood Fatherhood is redefined through speculative glimpses of love, fear, and uncertain futures in Joseph Edwin Haeger’s Strings. In […]

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From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough

The Weight of Being Elvis’s Daughter In the pantheon of American mythology, few figures loom larger than Elvis Presley. But what happens to those who must live in the shadow of such an outsized legacy? “From Here to the Great Unknown” provides a raw, unflinching answer through the intertwined voices of Lisa Marie Presley and […]

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Book Review: The Principles of Creation

The Principles of Creation by Tejas Hiremani Genre: Hybrid / Religion & Spirituality / Science Fiction ISBN: 9789334073690 Print Length: 170 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray An experiential book that defies genre exploring life through an eclectic discourse bookended by a pair of strange wondrous stories The Principles […]

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Bloodguard by Cecy Robson

In a world where entertainment meets brutality, where power corrupts absolutely, and where love blooms in the most unlikely places, Bloodguard by Cecy Robson emerges as a compelling tale of survival, revenge, and unexpected romance. Cecy Robson crafts a dark fantasy that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring what people are willing to sacrifice […]

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Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

A Love Letter to Holiday Magic and Second Chances In a world where fantasy romance often treads familiar ground, Stephanie Garber’s holiday novella Spectacular arrives like a perfectly wrapped gift, combining the enchanting world of Caraval with the timeless magic of holiday celebrations. This charming addition to the beloved Caraval series proves that even the […]

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The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne

A Tale of Gods, Dragons, and the Price of Power In a world where dead gods sleep beneath ancient stones and their descendants walk among mortals, John Gwynne weaves a masterful tale that blends Norse mythology with gritty fantasy. The Hunger of the Gods, the second installment in the Bloodsworn Saga, proves that Gwynne’s storytelling […]