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Catch 2020 – The Covid Deliria of Brian Jackson, by Aiden Walsh—Book Review
In “Catch 2020 – The Covid Deliria of Brian Jackson”, Aiden Walsh presents an intimate look into ordinary lives unsettled and reshaped by extraordinary times. Set against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic and the social upheavals that accompanied it, the novel…
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Silent Betrayal: A Con of Broken Promises, by Amelia Bennett—Book Review
In “Silent Betrayal”, Amelia Bennett has written an intimate and emotionally layered story of love in later life. Set against the rugged backdrop of rural Montana and unfolding across two decades, this novel offers a moving and unvarnished portrayal of a woman’s…
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Death of Democratic Freedoms: Trump’s First 45 Days, by Lesley Gregory—Book Review
“Death of Democratic Freedoms: Trump’s First 45 Days” offers the reader an in-depth analysis of the current erosion of democratic norms under the early presidency of Donald Trump in 2025. Written with a writing style aimed at the general public, this work…
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1776: A River of Spies, by M Cummins—Book Review
M. Cummins’ “1776: A River of Spies” is a taut, atmospheric novel that approaches the American Revolution not with triumphalism, but with intimacy, precision, and a quietly mounting tension. It is a book that reminds us revolutions are built not just in…
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Save One Bullet, by Tina D’Angelo—Book Review
In “Save One Bullet”, Tina D’Angelo invites readers into a sharp-tongued, emotionally charged story of betrayal, reinvention, and midlife rage. What begins as a tale of a scorned wife catching her husband cheating quickly becomes a biting, often darkly comic exploration of…
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Living Life with Death: Lessons Learned from the Death Industry, by Sarah Jones—Book Review
In “Living Life with Death”, Sarah Jones offers readers a front-row seat to one of the most guarded and least spoken-of professions in the modern world—the death industry. But this is not some macabre freakshow nor a voyeuristic descent into the grotesque.…
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Special Proper Magic, by Michael McAdam—Book Review
In “Special Proper Magic,” Michael McAdam introduces readers to a world where supernatural abilities exist alongside everyday life. This charming first installment in a potential series introduces readers to two unforgettable protagonists, whose discovery of their unique abilities leads them into a…
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Dark Place, by Christopher Kell—Book Review
Christopher Kell’s novella “Dark Place” offers an in equal parts haunting and intellectually stimulating exploration of humanity’s future through the eyes of three idealistic students who deliberately get themselves “dispossessed” to uncover the truth about their society’s darkest secret. What begins as…
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No Ordinary Love, by BB Gabriel—Book Review
Although not for the faint of heart, BB Gabriel’s debut novel “No Ordinary Love” is a powerful and unflinching exploration of intimate partner violence that shines with authenticity and emotional honesty. Drawing from her own experiences as a survivor, Gabriel delivers a…
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Cinnamon Soul, by Quinn Lawrence—Book Review
Few debut books manage to capture both the intricate world-building and nuanced character development that mark a truly memorable fantasy series. Nonetheless, Quinn Lawrence’s debut novel “Cinnamon Soul” introduces readers to a richly textured fantasy world where magic lingers in the margins…
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