Book Reviews
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Time and Time Again, by Jacky Gray—Book Review
Jacky Gray’s “Time and Time Again”, the first book of the Time Doctors series, is set to delight readers with its clever fusion of genres, blending an exciting time-travel adventure with the fun factor of Dungeons & Dragons. The story follows a…
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Across the Windswept Sea, by Michelle Rosier—Book Review
Michelle Rosier’s “Across the Windswept Sea” is an engrossing historical novel that navigates the turbulent waters between duty and desire, convention and freedom. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1824 London society, this story charts the journey of Christin Chesterfield, a young…
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An Unlikely Sunset: A Collection of Haiku, Tanka & Chöka Poetry, by Joe Giampaolo—Book Review
A Journey Through Japanese-Inspired Poetry “An Unlikely Sunset” stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary poetry inspired by classical Japanese forms. Joe Giampaolo’s collection goes beyond mere homage, offering a series of meditative reflections conveyed through the elegant simplicity of haiku, tanka,…
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Reborn in Shadows, by Maya Fisher—Book Review
Maya Fisher’s ambitious debut “Reborn in Shadows” introduces readers to a story as rugged as the Appalachian mountains that serve as its backdrop. At the center of this story stands Miriam Ryder, a transgender woman and below-the-knee amputee who arrives in the…
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3000 Orgasms, by Rebecca Ferguson—Book Review
Rebecca Ferguson’s memoir “3000 Orgasms: How I Went from a Sexless Marriage to a Multi-Orgasmic Wonderland” delivers exactly what its bold title promises—a candid chronicle of one woman’s journey from sexual frustration to liberation. This refreshingly honest book blends vulnerable personal memoir…
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Night of the Blue Moon, by Alina Capella—Book Review
Capella’s Night of the Blue Moon delivers a refreshing story by skillfully interweaving multiple genres into one unforgettable experience. The novel centers on Ariel Gianapoulou, whose triple existence forms the narrative’s compelling foundation: by day, a reserved young woman navigating life in…
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7 Days to Die, by Wyatt Moore—Book Review
Wyatt Moore’s “7 Days to Die” is an imaginative supernatural thriller that offers readers a compelling exploration of existence beyond the veil of mortality. Set largely in the spectral city of Ravenwood, this meticulously crafted adventure follows Kelly, a young woman who…
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Be White With Me, by R. E. Hayes—Book Review
In “Be White With Me”, R.E. Hayes examines Chicago’s racial landscapes through one family’s unravelling. When corporate attorney Linnea Dunlap’s father Eddie, gripped by advancing dementia, shoots a neighbor’s dog, the Dunlap family’s lives splinter in unexpected directions. What begins as a…
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The Anything Room, by Lonnie Busch—Book Review
In “The Anything Room”, Lonnie Busch crafts a poignant meditation on grief, desire, and the fragile line between reality and possibility. Set in a crumbling St. Louis neighborhood, this novel explores life and death through a magic portal that can turn back…
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Smash the World’s Shell, by Daniel Fliederbaum—Book Review
“Smash the World’s Shell” is a dragon-filled fantastical adventure that is likely to resonate with a wide array of readers. At its heart, it’s the story of Ellen Delacroix, a magically impaired girl living in Echo Woods under a protective dome, and…
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