Babylonia by Costanza Casati is a luminous exploration of myth, history, and the resilience of a woman determined to claim her place in a world designed to suppress her. Known for her critically acclaimed Clytemnestra, Casati turns her literary prowess to the tale of Semiramis, Assyria’s enigmatic queen. With a narrative steeped in vivid descriptions […]
The Gift by Evette Davis Genre: Fantasy / Urban ISBN: 9781684632961 Print Length: 288 pages Publisher: Sparkpress Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka Family secrets, ancient enemies, and dangerous desires—this sequel keeps the stakes high. In this second installment of The Council Trilogy, Evette Davis delivers a fast-paced urban fantasy that blends supernatural politics, familial […]
In their latest collaboration, The JFK Conspiracy, bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch uncover a remarkable piece of American history that has largely remained in the shadows. Following their successful works The Nazi Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy, the authors turn their attention to a lesser-known but equally compelling story: the first assassination attempt […]
How to Explain by Louise Krug Genre: Memoir / Essays ISBN: 9798888387511 Print Length: 88 pages Publisher: Finishing Line Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt Louise Krug writes with a voice so raw, it feels like she’s handed you her heart. Reading How to Explain feels like sitting down with a friend who doesn’t […]
In her latest novel, The Inheritance, Trisha Sakhlecha delivers a gripping psychological thriller that delves deep into the complex dynamics of a wealthy Indian family. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a remote Scottish island, The Inheritance masterfully weaves together themes of family loyalty, buried secrets, and the devastating consequences of protecting those we love […]
Linda H. Codega’s Motheater is an ambitious queer fantasy with gothic undertones, set against the brooding backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. Blending ecological allegory with folklore, the novel delves into themes of power, community, and the battle between nature and industry. With its layered narrative and emotionally complex characters, Motheater offers much to ponder, even […]
Jenny Elder Moke’s adult debut novel, She Doesn’t Have a Clue, ambitiously attempts to merge two beloved genres – the wedding romance and the cozy mystery. The result is an entertaining if occasionally uneven story that follows mystery author Kate Valentine as she attends her ex-fiancé’s wedding on a remote island, only to find herself […]
The Wrong House by Guy de Maupassant centers on a case of mistaken identity and the unsettling consequences that follow. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Wrong House by Guy de Maupassant The Wrong House by Guy de Maupassant Quartermaster Varajou had obtained […]
Poems Please by John Pare Genre: Poetry ISBN: 9798891325234 Print Length: 152 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Zender Love, nature, travel, and word-play: this poetry book has something for everyone. Through this eclectic and flowing collection, John Pare takes readers on quite a journey. In the first section, Pare’s poetry depicts […]
In her electrifying debut novel Sweet Fury, Sash Bischoff delivers a sophisticated psychological thriller that weaves together themes of trauma, revenge, and the complex nature of truth. Drawing from her background in theater direction, Bischoff crafts a narrative as layered and precise as a perfectly executed stage production. Plot and Structure Set in contemporary New […]