Book Reviews
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Prince of Dawn, by Nicola Zhang—Book Review
Nicola Zhang’s “Prince of Dawn” opens not with clashing swords or royal proclamations, but with an eight-year-old boy named River stumbling into a silent temple—and meeting Anden, a prince in exile. Eight years later, the real story begins, as Anden and River…
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Letter to an Embryo, by Jasna Kaludjerovic—Book Review
In her beautifully written debut memoir, “Letters to an Embryo”, Serbian writer Jasna Kaludjerovic has written an epistolary book that is very timely in this era. Neither traditional memoir nor simple fertility narrative, this book occupies the space between Elena Ferrante’s intimate…
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Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind, by Scarlet Ibis James—Book Review
In her new novella, “Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind”, Trinidadian-American writer Scarlet Ibis James has written a memorable and affecting novel that explores Caribbean culture and father-daughter relationships. Neither a simple family drama nor a straightforward coming-of-age story, this work occupies…
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A Pinch of Distrust, by D. T. Bella—Book Review
D.T. Bella’s debut novel “A Pinch of Distrust” offers a captivating blend of fantasy and mystery that will effortlessly draw the reader into a world of fairies and magic. Set in a beautifully imagined and meticulously crafted fairy realm, this story explores…
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A Story or Two to Tell, by Alan Crawford—Book Review
Alan Crawford’s “A Story or Two to Tell” is a memoir-fiction hybrid that doesn’t apologize for its rough edges. The Australian author follows an aging former Environmental Health Officer reflecting on his career from an aged care facility, spinning tales that range…
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The Whispering Depths, by Lachlan Bond—Book Review
In his ambitious debut, “The Whispering Depths”, Australian writer Lachlan Bond has written a gripping fantasy novel that refuses easy categorization. Neither traditional quest narrative nor simple adventure, this book occupies the space between Game of Thrones and The Kite Runner, a…
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The God Virus: The Last Evolution, by Margaret Bruce and Steven Yergovich—Book Review
In their new thriller inspired by the likes of Dan Brown, partners Margaret Bruce and Steve Yergovich have crafted something equally thought-provoking and gripping. “The God Virus: The Last Evolution” is a novel that dares to ask whether faith itself might be…
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Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time, by Barbara Bray—Book Review
In an era of increasing disconnection, Barbara Bray’s “Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time” arrives when many of us find ourselves questioning our life’s direction. This anthology of twenty-three personal stories doesn’t promise easy answers, but it offers something perhaps…
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Forging the Future: Elven Roots Book 3, by Jennifer Abrahamsen—Book Review
In a fantasy landscape often dominated by vampires and wizards, Jennifer Abrahamsen delivers a high-stakes, elf-driven book that blends political intrigue, coming-of-age turmoil, and epic world-building in the gripping conclusion to her “Elven Roots” trilogy. “Forging the Future” is a story about…
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Twinkies & Beefcake, by T.H. Forest—Book Review
T.H. Forest’s “Twinkies & Beefcake” is a blisteringly candid, emotionally unfiltered queer coming-of-age novel that is equal parts harrowing and hilarious. Told in the voice of Robin Trumball, a precocious, deeply self-aware teenager growing up in West London, the novel charts a…
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