Tahereh Mafi’s triumphant return to the world of Shatter Me in Watch Me delivers a potent mix of political intrigue, heart-wrenching character development, and the electric tension readers have come to expect from her work. Set a decade after the events of the original series, this first installment in “The New Republic” subseries crafts a […]
Lauren Roberts concludes her Powerless trilogy with Fearless, a sweeping, emotionally volatile climax that roots itself in rebellion, identity, and a kind of love that can either save a kingdom or shatter it entirely. Following Powerless (Book 1), Powerful (Book 1.5), and Reckless (Book 2), this final installment is the culmination of everything Paedyn and […]
Lyla Sage’s Wild and Wrangled is a tender, crackling, emotionally rich finale to the Rebel Blue Ranch series, one that doesn’t just tie loose ends—it yanks at them, tears a few open, and then stitches them back with careful, loving hands. As the fourth and final installment—following Done and Dusted, Swift and Saddled, and Lost […]
Synopsis: In a war-torn world where secrets reign, what doesn’t kill you will always try again. Frelia Valerius has lost too much. Her kingdom, her family and friends, her noble title—gone. The only things left are her sword skills and the blood in her veins. But now the Unseen, a secretive dark magic cult, are […]
Kaylie Smith’s Phantasma emerges from the fog of contemporary romantasy with a fierce, necromantic elegance. This first book in the Wicked Games series combines the gothic atmosphere of Crimson Peak, the deadly intrigue of Caraval, and the simmering tension of Throne of the Fallen. With phantoms that whisper in the dark, a competition that promises […]
Markheim by Robert Louis Stevenson was first published in 1885 in The Broken Shaft: Tales of Mid-Ocean as part of Unwin’s Christmas Annual. The story was later included in Stevenson’s collection The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to […]
The Light of Wounds by Diane Hatz Genre: Fantasy / Paranormal / Thriller ISBN: 9798986282398 Print Length: 244 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A quirky novel of boundless proportions Alex is an alcoholic. We’ll call it that now. After turning to the bottle (or five of them) to start Fallen Spirits, the second […]
The Eagle Scout Picture by Gary Kidney Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Historical ISBN: 9798307909553 Print Length: 372 pages Amazon Reviewed by Addison Ciuchta A tense historical tale set during World War II about identity and the sacrifices of war When Fred Brown is only seventeen, he’s recruited by the United States Government to […]
In her remarkable debut novel, Woodworking, Emily St. James demonstrates an extraordinary talent for capturing the complex reality of trans experiences with both tenderness and unflinching honesty. Set against the backdrop of Mitchell, South Dakota during the 2016 presidential election, the novel presents a richly textured narrative of self-discovery, unlikely friendship, and the courage required […]
Coming this May we have a chilling new novel from Sarah Pinborough and a fascinating short story collection from Booker Prize–winning Graham Swift. Enjoy 5 Marvelous New Books for May 2025! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Marvelous New Books for May 2025 […]