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Troubled Jones by William Kareem Mangus (Book Review #2078)
Troubled Jones by William Kareem Mangus is more than a book—it’s a tool, a mentor, and a mirror for school-age children learning how to process emotions, express themselves, and navigate growing up in an increasingly complex world.
Read MoreUnexpected Awakening by Laurie S. Jacobson (Book Review #2077)
Laurie S. Jacobson’s Unexpected Awakening is a luminous, raw, and redemptive journey into healing, told through the lens of one woman’s life-altering stay at a Buddhist monastery. Blending memoir with spiritual insight, it is both a testament to personal resilience and an invitation to transformation.
Read MoreThe Woman on the Ferry by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD (Book Review #2076)
Brenda K. Uekert’s The Woman on the Ferry is a beautifully written, soul-searching memoir that explores what it means to reclaim your life on your own terms—mile by mile, moment by moment. At its heart, it’s a story of reinvention, of listening to the call of nature and intuition over noise and expectation.
Read MoreThe Girl of Many CrownsBy D.H. Morris (Book Review #2075)
D.H. Morris’s The Girl of Many Crowns is a sweeping, meticulously researched historical novel set in 9th-century Francia—a time of Viking invasions, royal power struggles, and emergent European kingdoms. At its heart is the powerful, true story of Princess Judith and the legendary knight Baldwin “Iron Arm”—a romance forged in the fires of political upheaval and bound by faith and defiance.
The novel begins in the court of King Charles the Bald, where young Judith is forced into politically expedient marriages to solidify her father’s rule. Her loyalty and courage are tested again and again, culminating in a life-altering refusal to marry for a third time. When Charles imprisons her for this act of defiance, Judith’s fate becomes entwined with that of Baldwin, a loyal warrior with a reputation for unshakable honor and strength.
Their love blossoms in secret, threatening to spark a rebellion within the very empire they once served. Morris deftly captures not only the emotional weight of their forbidden relationship, but also the staggering political and cultural complexity of the era. Readers are transported into a vivid medieval world—one built on crumbling alliances, Viking threats, and shifting loyalties—brought to life with rich sensory detail and historical precision.
What makes The Girl of Many Crowns truly shine is its balance of romance and realism. Judith is no passive figure; she’s intelligent, principled, and fiercely independent—a queen in spirit long before she earns her title. Baldwin, equally nuanced, is both protector and partner, torn between duty and devotion.
Morris, a descendant of the real Judith and Baldwin, writes with the passion of personal connection and the rigor of a scholar. Her attention to period-accurate detail—from food and fashion to warfare and theology—grounds the story while enriching its dramatic arcs.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Rocky Frontier by Jaden Faraquhar (Book Review #2074)
Set on the remote ESSO-3 Colony, a distant planet that takes ten years to reach, Rocky Frontier is a gripping science fiction debut that blends space thriller, character-driven drama, and first contact mystery into a tightly woven, suspenseful narrative.
Read MoreRaised by a Narcissist: That Woman aka My MotherBy Serena Bennett (Book Review #2072)
Serena Bennett’s Raised by a Narcissist is more than a memoir—it’s a reckoning. Told with striking clarity and heartfelt vulnerability, this book is a raw, unfiltered journey through childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the long path toward healing. Each chapter stands as both a personal account and a universal testimony for survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Read MoreEllen in Puzantium by CE Huntingdon (Book Review #2073)
In Ellen in Puzantium, CE Huntingdon invites readers on a riotously absurd, heart-filled journey through a world that defies logic, embraces the weird, and celebrates the power of unlikely heroes. Imagine Monty Python crashing into Discworld, narrated by a talking dog with a penchant for divine commentary—and you’re just starting to scratch the surface.
Read MoreThe Qaraq, Book One of the Reincarnation Chronicles by Stephen Weinstock (Book Review #2058)
Stephen Weinstock’s 1001: The Qaraq is an imaginative and deeply layered debut in The Reincarnation Chronicles series. Blending elements of magical realism, psychological drama, and spiritual exploration, the novel centers on Sahara Fleming, a pregnant woman plagued by vivid visions of past lives—ranging from goddesses on the Red Isle to scenes of opulence and hedonism in ancient Persia. Initially dismissing these flashes as stress-induced illusions, Sahara soon finds herself drawn into a hidden world of karmic entanglement when she discovers her neighbors are part of a qaraq—a group of interconnected souls who reunite life after life.
Read MoreSeal and the Quest for Ardaas by Amanjot K. (Book Review #2071)
Amanjot K.’s Seal and the Quest for Ardaas is a whimsical yet profound spiritual fantasy that blends cross-cultural exploration, ancient wisdom, and feline courage into a heartwarming adventure. From the quiet corners of a suburban cat orphanage to the mystical landscapes of Nepal, Japan, and India, readers are whisked into a rich and enlightening journey of self-discovery.
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