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Category: Fiction
What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)
Jonathan Bockian’s What Was Forbidden is a masterfully woven tale of love, loss, ideology, and resilience set in the cloistered yet richly complex world of the Venice Ghetto in 1672. Inspired by a real historical murder, Bockian’s debut novel is a gripping literary mystery… Continue Reading “What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)”
Adding a Point by Amir Szuster (Book Review #2186)
In Adding a Point, author Amir Szuster invites readers into a beautifully concise world where very short stories—most under 200 words—carry surprising emotional weight and philosophical resonance. This collection of 55 flash fiction pieces is a celebration of literary minimalism, proving that brevity, when… Continue Reading “Adding a Point by Amir Szuster (Book Review #2186)”
An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2184)
Cynthia Joyce Clay’s An Affection for an Unmarried Lady is a masterful homage to the Regency romance tradition, infused with clever twists, layered emotional entanglements, and a vivid sense of time and place. With elegant prose and a deep understanding of aristocratic mores, Clay… Continue Reading “An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2184)”
Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)
Unspoken: A Dust Novel delivers a gripping and emotionally resonant story of survival, separation, and the enduring bonds of family. Set against the bleak backdrop of the 1935 Dust Bowl, this first installment in The Dust Series follows ten-year-old Ruby Lee Becker, a girl… Continue Reading “Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)”
Lost Heart in King Manor by Celeste Fenton (Book Review #2182)
In Lost Heart in King Manor, Celeste Fenton delivers a slow-burn romantic suspense brimming with atmosphere, secrets, and a dash of humor. This isn’t just a mystery—it’s a layered, character-driven story about a woman who has learned to protect her peace, only to be… Continue Reading “Lost Heart in King Manor by Celeste Fenton (Book Review #2182)”
Dragon King’s Bane by AJ Jontz (Book Review #2175)
From its opening pages, Dragon King’s Bane immerses the reader in a high-stakes fantasy world that is both vividly constructed and emotionally charged. AJ Jontz writes with a deep understanding of what epic fantasy fans crave: layered worldbuilding, complex moral undertones, and a protagonist… Continue Reading “Dragon King’s Bane by AJ Jontz (Book Review #2175)”
Missing in MiskatonicBy Cynthia C. Huijgens (Book Review #2174)
Missing in Miskatonic is a cerebral, atmospheric mystery that pulses with intellectual energy and quiet dread. Set in a fictional Ivy League university steeped in history, tradition, and occult undercurrents, this is a novel that asks big questions while keeping readers hooked on the… Continue Reading “Missing in MiskatonicBy Cynthia C. Huijgens (Book Review #2174)”
Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin (Book Review #2173)
T.D. Severin’s Deadly Vision delivers a high-stakes, pulse-pounding blend of medical realism and psychological suspense that grips from the first page. As a pioneer in the psychomedical thriller genre, Severin brings his expertise as a physician and surgeon to bear with frightening authenticity and… Continue Reading “Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin (Book Review #2173)”
Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2162)
Oyindamola Dosunmu’s Your Tomorrow Was Today is a striking and powerful debut—one that pulses with emotional gravity, cultural resonance, and a fierce literary voice. Set between the energetic bustle of Lagos City and the evocative terrain of Eastern Nigeria, this novel invites readers into… Continue Reading “Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2162)”
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