Synopsis: For most of my life, I felt like something was wrong – like I was living with a shadow I couldn’t see, a weight I couldn’t name. My childhood was marked by fear, confusion, and memories that never quite fit together. I knew there were pieces missing, but I never expected the truth to […]
The Chronicles of Ordi (Brotherhood of the Lost Gems) by Alex Zenk Genre: Fantasy / Epic ISBN: 9781966625131 Print Length: 368 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt The deeper the Brotherhood descends into the forgotten world, the more they risk unearthing truths not meant to survive. There’s a quiet intensity to Brotherhood of the […]
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly on November 7, 2006 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General, Fiction / Thrillers / General Pages: 352 Format: Audiobook, Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the […]
Angeline Boulley’s latest offering, Sisters in the Wind, emerges as her most ambitious and emotionally complex work yet, following the acclaimed success of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed. This isn’t merely a mystery thriller—it’s a searing examination of systemic injustice wrapped in the compelling narrative of Lucy Smith, a foster teen whose search for […]
In the landscape of contemporary historical fiction, Patrick Ryan’s “Buckeye” emerges as a deeply compelling exploration of how secrets shape generations. Set in the fictional town of Bonhomie, Ohio, this novel weaves together the lives of two families whose fates become inextricably intertwined by a moment of passion in the aftermath of V-E Day. What […]
The Flood by Émile Zola was published in 1880 and is based on a actual flood that happened in a village near Toulouse in South West France. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Flood by Émile Zola The Flood by Émile Zola I.My […]
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young on January 30, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult Pages: 336 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads High school sweethearts Sarah and Caleb Linwood have always been a sure thing. For the past seventeen years, they have had each other’s backs […]
Erin A. Craig’s adult debut, A Land So Wide, emerges like a fever dream from the mists of Scottish folklore, weaving together the intimate terror of transformation with the sweeping grandeur of an untamed wilderness. This is not merely a fantasy novel; it is a meditation on the price of safety, the courage required for […]
Being scared isn’t a weakness—it’s part of being human. These stories will show how each character reveals a unique fear and their path to find bravery. Vera la Valiente is Scared by Ana Siqueira and Teresa Martinez Fear: Roller coaster Bravery: Sharing feelings and asking for help Vera is muy valiente—she climbs like a mountain […]
The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O’Clover on September 23, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction / Women Pages: 352 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Ellen O’Clover’s debut introduces us to Louisa Walsh, a young counselor whose life is unraveling after a breakup leaves her without a home. […]