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Category: Historical Fiction
Feathers of Wisdom by Leigh Podgorski & Kait Matthews (Book Review #2355)
Feathers of Wisdom is a sacred convergence of story, spirit, and visual artistry—an extraordinary collector’s volume that honors the enduring wisdom of Indigenous women across the Americas. Written by Leigh Podgorski and illustrated by Ojibwe/Potawatomi artist Kait Matthews, this museum-quality hardcover transforms ancient legend… Continue Reading “Feathers of Wisdom by Leigh Podgorski & Kait Matthews (Book Review #2355)”
Uncollected by Drew Zimmerman (Book Review #2351)
Uncollected is a sharp, satirical, and intellectually provocative collection of fiction and essays that challenges cultural complacency, language decay, and modern intellectual trends. Drew Zimmerman approaches his subjects with biting humor and bold criticism, crafting a work that oscillates between satire, philosophical reflection, and… Continue Reading “Uncollected by Drew Zimmerman (Book Review #2351)”
The Cleansing: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Victoria Alvear (Book Review #2339)
The Cleansing plunges readers into a Rome far removed from myth and legend—a city suffocating under fear, superstition, and political ambition. Based on a true story, it is a world where blood flows not only on the battlefield but on the altar, and the… Continue Reading “The Cleansing: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Victoria Alvear (Book Review #2339)”
Forever Changed by Jim Servi (Book Review #2320)
Forever Changed by Jim Servi is a deeply human work of historical fiction that examines how the events of September 11, 2001, and the war in Afghanistan permanently reshaped lives across continents. Beginning in the quiet countryside of rural Wisconsin, the novel captures the… Continue Reading “Forever Changed by Jim Servi (Book Review #2320)”
Chains of Gold by Ken Robb (Book Review #2313
Chains of Gold by Ken Robb is a powerful and unflinching work of historical fiction that exposes the moral contradictions of the California Gold Rush and confronts the often-overlooked reality of slavery in so-called “free” states. Grounded in meticulous research and driven by deep… Continue Reading “Chains of Gold by Ken Robb (Book Review #2313”
Armada: The Fire (Book One of the Armada Saga) by Robert Oliver (Book Review #2309)
Armada: The Fire by Robert Oliver is a masterfully crafted historical novel that immerses readers in the turbulent decades leading up to the Spanish Armada of 1588. Rich with political intrigue, religious tension, and personal ambition, this book captures the human stories behind one… Continue Reading “Armada: The Fire (Book One of the Armada Saga) by Robert Oliver (Book Review #2309)”
Where She Met the Sea by Lara Fanning (Book Review #2340)
Where She Met the Sea is a haunting and beautifully layered historical mystery that blends human tragedy, myth, and the unforgiving power of nature into an unforgettable tale. Set in the winter of 1853, Lara Fanning’s evocative prose transports readers to the remote coastal… Continue Reading “Where She Met the Sea by Lara Fanning (Book Review #2340)”
The Worms in Fools’ Fingers by M.J. Watts (Book Review #2338)
The Worms in Fools’ Fingers by MJ Watts is a dark, unsettling historical novel that leans heavily into the moral ambiguity and paranoia of seventeenth-century Europe. Rather than simply recounting events of the witch trials, Watts uses the period as a lens to explore… Continue Reading “The Worms in Fools’ Fingers by M.J. Watts (Book Review #2338)”
The Race to Rainhill by Suzette Hollingsworth (Book Review #2334)
Suzette Hollingsworth’s The Race to Rainhill: A Dawn of the Railways Romance (Romancing the Rails) is a sweeping blend of history, romance, and social commentary set against the transformative backdrop of the 1829 Rainhill Trials.
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