Brave Falls (Drifters Realm 3) by AnneMarie Maxotti Gouveia Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy ISBN: 9798891325364 Print Length: 226 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui An immersive and thought-provoking YA fantasy about the power of forgiveness AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia’s Brave Falls is the third book in the Drifters Realm series, where […]
Adele Parks delivers a gripping psychological thriller with her latest release, “First Wife’s Shadow.” The novel explores how one woman’s seemingly perfect life unravels after falling for a charming widower—a premise that quickly spirals into a tense, atmospheric tale of manipulation, jealousy, and revelation. Parks, who has mastered the art of domestic noir with her […]
Counting Backwards by Jacqueline Friedland is a compelling and timely novel that weaves together two seemingly unrelated stories separated by a century, yet bound by an unsettling thread of reproductive injustice. Friedland tackles complex topics with both sensitivity and unflinching honesty, creating a narrative that is as educational as it is emotionally gripping. The novel […]
Synopsis: With a traumatic year of fending off a serial killer behind her, Arista has settled contentedly into her temporary home with Auntie in Sedona, Arizona. She enjoys her new job selling all things metaphysical and even has her eye on the hot security guard, Dakota, after her recent breakup with Shane. But a series […]
In Boudicca, P.C. Cast, best known for the House of Night series, steps away from urban fantasy and ventures into historical reimagining — but she doesn’t come alone. She brings with her magic, myth, goddess lore, and a fierce femininity that burns on every page. A book that blends romantasy, historical fiction, and Celtic mythology, […]
The Villain’s Dance by Fiston Mwanza Mujila Genre: Literary Fiction / Family Life ISBN: 9781646051274 Print Length: 272 pages Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Eric Mayrhofer Poetic and inventive, Fiston Mwanza Mujila’s The Villain’s Dance sees—and mourns—the Angola that could have been. There are times when the momentous occurs, when you see […]
Eucatastrophe by Josh Bottomly Genre: Memoir / Self-Help / Mental Health ISBN: 9798304166126 Print Length: 310 pages Amazon Reviewed by Tomi Alo | Content warnings: suicidal ideation A memoir that offers a fresh, thoughtful take on depression Eucatastrophe plunges readers into the depths of depression and displays the slow, uneven climb toward recovery. This memoir […]
The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf appears in the short story collection Monday or Tuesday and was first published in 1921. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf Well, here we are, and […]
Emma Rosenblum’s debut novel “Bad Summer People” delivers exactly what its title promises – a scathing portrait of wealthy vacationers whose moral compasses go missing along with their city shoes when they arrive at their exclusive Fire Island getaway. With sharp dialogue and a deliciously twisted plot, Rosenblum crafts a murder mystery that feels like […]
In her debut novel “The Vietri Project,” Nicola DeRobertis-Theye crafts a contemplative, meandering exploration of identity, memory, and historical trauma that unfolds with the unhurried rhythm of an afternoon stroll through Rome’s ancient streets. The narrative follows Gabriele, a young woman working at a Berkeley bookstore who becomes fascinated with an enigmatic Italian customer named […]