Book Reviews
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The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery: A Comet, Crossbows, F bombs & Crime
It’s 1910 in Cornwall, and Halley’s comet is coming in hot, but the morning after the comet’s arrival, the only catastrophe to strike is murder in The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery
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To Bleed a Crystal Bloom – This Dark Rapunzel Reimagining is a DNF
To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is only pretty in its sprayed edges and cover art; its content is deeply toxic and require several trigger warnings.
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Girl, Your Man is a Villain in ‘All Super-heroes Need Photo Ops’ by Elizabeth Stevens
Electrical sparks fly, the death count is high, and backs get cracked in super spicy ways when Taranis meets Monika in Elizabeth Stevens’ new Supers in the City book
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As Many Souls as Stars: A Gothic Romantasy Where Light & Darkness Collide
This gothic love story is wrapped in dark romanticism that veers between enchanting and wicked; it’s not for the faint of heart but instead for those who wish to be consumed.
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Dead, Dead Girls – Dead in the Water
combine one of my favorite time periods, the Harlem Renaissance, with one of my favorite literary genres, the cozy mystery, and that should total up to be a winner, right?
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The Last Death of the Year: A Novel
Greek Island. New Year’s Eve. A written threat. A dead body. Poirot at his coldest and most amused.
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‘The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park’ is a Cozy Slice of Life From the Author of ‘What You Are Looking For is In the Library’
The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park is a relaxing and lovely read that will appeal to fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Kamogawa Food Detectives.
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High School Isn’t Hell, It’s Purgatory in ‘Immortal Consequences’ by I.V. Marie
You don’t just endure Blackwood Academy, you play to win – ‘Immortal Consequences’ by I.V. Marie
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The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy – Irresistible Sass and Spice
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy is about to smack you over the head with Dramione enemies-to-lovers romantasy. Get ready for the fall
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My Other Heart: Love & Belonging Across Borders
Emma Nanami Strenner’s debut novel is a profoundly candid novel about the intricate bonds that make us who we are.
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Celebrating 15 Years of Elif Shafak’s ‘The Forty Rules of Love’
The Forty Rules of Love is a magnificent tale to visit or revisit; in the fifteen years since it was published, the poignant themes and messaging seem more vital than ever.
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‘To the Moon’ Sees Three Friends Attempt to Break Free of Their Mundane Working Lives
To the Moon flits in and out of the unease around the subject of crypto to open up the conversation.
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House of Blight By Maxym M. Martineau
n the first book in The Threadmender Chronicles (set to be a duology), Maxym M. Martineau weaves a somewhat familiar but nicely crafted fantasy / romantasy about magical plagues, healing, and its costs.
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Lady Knight By Amalie Howard
Amalie Howard’s second book in The Diamonds series, follows Queen Bee with a Regency-era romp that blends feminist ideals, Robin Hood-esque heists, and a slow-burn romance
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‘When the Cranes Fly South’ Cuts Right to the Heart of Getting Older
The dichotomy of what is best for someone and what is right is striking, and When the Cranes Fly South explores why we could all use a little more understanding.
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‘The Retirement Plan’ is Packed Full of Sixty-Something Escapades & Hitman Hijinks
The Retirement Plan is a hilarious tangle of interpersonal relationships fueled by miscommunications used to brilliant effect.
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Death Takes a Break to Investigate Some Murders in ‘Death and Other Occupational Hazards’
Death and Other Occupational Hazards has an acerbic yet utterly charming voice that you can’t help but fall for.
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‘The Cat Who Saved the Library’ is a Timely Adventure for Book Lovers Everywhere
If you’re a fan of books and especially of saving them from being banned, this fantasy take is a good reminder as to why we need to keep stories alive.
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‘How to Talk to Your Succulent’: A Gorgeous Graphic Novel That Blooms From the Bonds of Love and Loss
How to Talk to Your Succulent is a lush and heartfelt middle-grade story that is striking for adults and kids alike.
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‘This Bright Life’ is a Poignant Story of The Threads That Connect Us
This Bright Life is immensely vivid and raw, beautifully illustrating how resilience can be an act of hope—and how sometimes, we all need a little help to keep us going.