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Imperiled: A Science Fiction Adventure by Alexander Hans Schmitt with Vonnie Gene Schmitt (Book Review #2127)
Imperiled is not just an epic space opera—it’s a legacy. Written over eight years by Alexander Hans Schmitt, and lovingly completed and edited by his mother, Vonnie Gene Schmitt, after his untimely passing, this 486-page odyssey stands as a testament to perseverance, imagination, and the timeless spirit of speculative fiction.
Read MoreThe Unravelling by Donna Besel (Book Review #2126)
In The Unravelling, Donna Besel delivers an unflinching and profoundly courageous memoir that sheds light on the lifelong aftermath of childhood sexual abuse—and the strength it takes to seek justice. Told with clarity and emotional honesty, Besel shares her family’s shattering experience when, in 1992, a wedding revelation exposed decades of abuse at the hands of their father, Jock Tod.
Read MoreWoman in the Abbey by Mike Maggio (Book Review #2123)
Mike Maggio’s Woman in the Abbey is a chilling, genre-defying Gothic tale that lures readers into a world where horror, longing, and metaphysical revenge collide. At only 192 pages, this tightly-woven narrative offers a potent, haunting experience that echoes with classic Gothic tropes while daring to reinvent them.
Read MoreTrauma and Ecstasy by Alex (Book Review #2122)
In Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living, Alex offers readers a raw, unfiltered, and deeply courageous memoir of surviving childhood sexual abuse and navigating the complex terrain of chronic, unexplained physical pain. This is not just a story of trauma—it is one of resilience, personal discovery, and the transformative power of psychedelic therapy.
Read MoreThe Unravelling by Donna Besel (Book Review #2121)
In The Unravelling, Donna Besel delivers an unflinching and profoundly courageous memoir that sheds light on the lifelong aftermath of childhood sexual abuse—and the strength it takes to seek justice. Told with clarity and emotional honesty, Besel shares her family’s shattering experience when, in 1992, a wedding revelation exposed decades of abuse at the hands of their father, Jock Tod.
Read MoreGrandma Luther King by Rod Martinez (Book Review #2120)
In Grandma Luther King, Rod Martinez delivers a powerful, heartfelt picture book that bridges generations and brings history to life through the eyes of a grandmother and her curious grandson. What begins as a simple city bus ride becomes a moving lesson in courage, legacy, and the quiet strength of those who fought for civil rights.
Read MoreNot Good Enough Girl by Sondra R. Brooks (Book Review #2118)
In Not Good Enough Girl: A Memoir of an Inconvenient Daughter, Sondra R. Brooks opens a raw and deeply intimate window into the lifelong emotional tightrope walked by daughters of dysfunctional mothers. With poignant honesty and poetic clarity, Brooks recounts the unraveling effects of being raised by an eight-times-married, emotionally volatile mother who made Sondra both a witness and a participant in her chaotic life.
Read MoreThe Carriage Master by Jake Hayes (Book Review #2117)
Jake Hayes delivers a wildly original and darkly hilarious ride in The Carriage Master, a vigilante thriller comedy that reads like a mashup of Kick-Ass, Dexter, and a late-night fever dream you didn’t know you needed.
Read MoreEyes of a Different Color by Robert Jaffee, MD (Book Review #2116)
Eyes of a Different Color is a poignant and richly detailed debut novel that navigates the complexities of identity, culture, and love through the eyes of two people from vastly different worlds. Inspired by lived experiences, Robert Jaffee offers a story that is as emotionally honest as it is culturally insightful.
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