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Letters to the Empire by Vanshika Jain (Book Review #2214)
Letters to the Empire is a searing and unforgettable debut by sixteen-year-old Vanshika Jain — a bold and brilliant retelling of colonial history that centers the voices too often erased. Blending historical fiction with recovered archival letters, the novel plunges into the brutal realities… Continue Reading “Letters to the Empire by Vanshika Jain (Book Review #2214)”
Review of Requiem by KM Bailey (Book Review #2216)
Requiem by KM Bailey is a poignant and beautifully crafted historical drama set in rural Bedfordshire, capturing the complex lives of the working-class Baxter family in the aftermath of World War I. Told through the perspectives of the Baxter brothers, Tom and Billy, and… Continue Reading “Review of Requiem by KM Bailey (Book Review #2216)”
The Kuffar Project by Lee Burvine (Book Review #2213)
The Kuffar Project is a high-octane geopolitical thriller that grips you from the first chapter and refuses to let go. Seamlessly blending espionage, political intrigue, and personal transformation, Randy B. Singer crafts a narrative that is both deeply entertaining and thought-provoking.
The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang, MD (Book Review #2211)
Kevin Hwang’s The Regression Strain is a gripping, fast-paced medical thriller that plunges readers into a terrifying viral outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship. Dr. Peter Palma, a weary physician haunted by his brother’s death, takes a job expecting routine cases but quickly finds… Continue Reading “The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang, MD (Book Review #2211)”
Unscrupulous Choices by James A. Sesnak (Book Review #2207)
James A. Sesnak’s Unscrupulous Choices is a chilling and emotionally complex work of historical crime fiction, rooted in reality and driven by the human consequences of greed. Inspired by the 2023 CNBC segment “Fraud in a Bottle,” the novel peels back the layers of… Continue Reading “Unscrupulous Choices by James A. Sesnak (Book Review #2207)”
Secrets of the Jeweled Flask by Camille J. Severino (Book Review #2202)
Camille J. Severino’s Secrets of the Jeweled Flask is a whimsical and thought-provoking fantasy that blends adventure, magic, and heartfelt lessons about life, love, and personal growth. The story follows Vito Glandell, a man approaching forty, trapped in a life dictated by his overbearing… Continue Reading “Secrets of the Jeweled Flask by Camille J. Severino (Book Review #2202)”
Secret Seeds by Vincent Donovan (Book Review #2201)
Vincent Donovan’s Secret Seeds is a compelling, emotionally rich novel that explores the high-stakes choices faced by those living in the shadows of society. With themes of motherhood, abuse, migration, identity, and belief systems, this multi-layered story challenges our understanding of what it means… Continue Reading “Secret Seeds by Vincent Donovan (Book Review #2201)”
Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind by Scarlet Ibis James (Book Review #2199)
Scarlet Birthright is a hauntingly lyrical and emotionally rich debut that traces the echoes of abandonment across generations. Scarlet Ibis James weaves a powerful family saga rooted in the Caribbean diaspora, where ancestral memory, cultural identity, and the ache of absence converge into a… Continue Reading “Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind by Scarlet Ibis James (Book Review #2199)”
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Zero by Jason O’Leary – A Witty, Heartfelt Take on Time, Technology, and Love (Book Review #2208)
Posted on November 1, 2025 by Jeyran Main
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Jason O’Leary’s Zero is a captivating and laugh-out-loud novel that blends humor, romance, and thought-provoking commentary on modern life. At its heart is Smith Babbitt, a man in the prime of his life—25 years into an 89-year lifespan—who navigates a world where technology, specifically… Continue Reading “Zero by Jason O’Leary – A Witty, Heartfelt Take on Time, Technology, and Love (Book Review #2208)”
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