L.J. Shen concludes her captivating Forbidden Love series with Handsome Devil, a dark romance that pushes every boundary while delivering an emotionally devastating love story. Following the success of Truly Madly Deeply and Wildest Dreams, this third installment proves why Shen has become a master of morally gray antiheroes and the women brave enough to […]
Catherine Dang’s sophomore effort, What Hunger, serves a feast that readers won’t soon forget—though they might question their appetite afterward. Following her debut Nice Girls (2021), Dang plunges deeper into the violent undercurrents of teenage girlhood, crafting a supernatural horror narrative that gnaws at the bones of generational trauma and immigrant identity with unflinching precision. […]
Synopsis: A Spicy Fantasy Romance of Blood Magic, Cursed Lovers, and Storm-Bound Passion. She came for vengeance. He offered ruin. Together, they’ll defy the gods—or die trying. Heiress Abigail Derby was born to rule the seas. She’s fought her way through storms, smugglers, and scheming noblemen to claim her place at the helm of her […]
The Alchemist by H. P. Lovecraft was written in 1908, when Lovecraft was 17 or 18, and first published in the November 1916 issue of the United Amateur. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Alchemist by H. P. Lovecraft The Alchemist by H. […]
In the mist-shrouded hollows of Western North Carolina, where folklore bleeds into reality and the past refuses to stay buried, Archer Sullivan weaves a spellbinding tale that marks an impressive debut in the mystery thriller genre. The Witch’s Orchard introduces readers to Annie Gore, a former Air Force special investigator turned private eye whose latest […]
Alysha Rameera’s debut novel, Her Soul for a Crown, emerges as a commanding entry into the mythology-inspired fantasy romance landscape, delivering a story that pulses with the rhythm of ancient Sri Lankan legends while carving out its own distinctive voice. This is not merely another romantasy following familiar patterns—it’s a deliberate and often brutal examination […]
Brigid Kemmerer, known for her masterful young adult fantasy series including the beloved Cursebreakers trilogy and Defy the Night series, takes a daring leap into adult romantasy with Warrior Princess Assassin. The first book in her new Braided Fate series marks a significant evolution in her storytelling, weaving together political intrigue, elemental magic, and simmering […]
Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs by Richard Somma Genre: Nonfiction / Music ISBN: 9798891327337 Print Length: 292 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Phillip Zozzaro A window into the heart and mind of a beloved musical talent Kris Kristofferson was a talented singer & prolific songwriter who released 18 solo albums in addition to […]
The Forged Empire by Samantha Gillespie Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy ISBN: 9781618990709 Print Length: 730 pages Amazon Reviewed by Gabriella Harrison A grieving queen learns that ruling a kingdom means facing herself as much as her enemies. The Forged Empire, the third installment in Samantha Gillespie’s The Kingdom Within trilogy, opens in a place […]
Katie Bishop’s sophomore novel, High Season, stands as a masterful psychological thriller that delves deep into the murky waters of memory, family loyalty, and the dangerous weight of secrets. Following her debut The Girls of Summer, Bishop demonstrates remarkable growth as a storyteller, crafting a narrative that is both intimate and expansive, exploring how a […]