Category: Fiction

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)”

What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2160)

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 #2160)”

An Affection for an Unmarried Lady by Cynthia Joyce Clay (Book Review #2159)

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 #2159)”

Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2158)

Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the… Continue Reading “Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2158)”

Adding a Point by Amir Szuster (Book Review #2157)

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 #2157)”

The Front Step by Roly Andrews (Book Review #2155)

In The Front Step, author Roly Andrews invites readers to step into a vibrant, offbeat world where ordinary moments brim with unexpected humor, insight, and emotional depth. This eclectic collection of thirty short stories—twenty-one previously published across global platforms and nine never before released—showcases… Continue Reading “The Front Step by Roly Andrews (Book Review #2155)”

World of Myth by John Molina (Book Review #2150)

World of Myth is an electrifying debut that fuses political thriller, fantasy, and coming-of-age genres into a bold and immersive journey. At over 130,000 words, this is a richly layered novel that pulls no punches in scope, emotion, or ambition.

Replaced Parts by Stephanie Hansen (Book Review #2145)

Stephanie Hansen’s Replaced Parts is a heart-pounding YA sci-fi adventure that combines interstellar intrigue, ethical dilemmas, found family, and fearless rebellion. Set in the year 2163 under the shadow of a tyrannical World Government, the novel follows sixteen-year-old Sierra—a bold and passionate activist—on a… Continue Reading “Replaced Parts by Stephanie Hansen (Book Review #2145)”

The Chronicles of Merlin by Barry Kellman (Book Review #2129)

The Chronicles of Merlin is a richly imaginative, poetic retelling of the mythic origins of Merlin—here known first as Llailoken, or Loki—a child born of both human and supernatural lineage. Authored with lyrical depth by Barry Kellman, the novel transports readers into a myth-infused,… Continue Reading “The Chronicles of Merlin by Barry Kellman (Book Review #2129)”