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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)”
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)”
Secrets of the Jeweled Flask by Camille J. Severino (Book Review #2200)
In Secrets of the Jeweled Flask, Camille J. Severino crafts a whimsical, thought-provoking journey of magical realism, psychological reckoning, and emotional transformation. At the heart of this vibrant novel lies Vito Glandell, a meek, middle-aged man trapped by the suffocating expectations of his overbearing… Continue Reading “Secrets of the Jeweled Flask by Camille J. Severino (Book Review #2200)”
Norma and the Blue Hour by Chris Delyani (Book Review #2195)
Norma and the Blue Hour is a beautifully layered story of estrangement, aging, and the quiet redemption that comes through unexpected relationships and second chances.
Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)
Patricia Bossano’s Love & Homegrown Magic is a luminous, multigenerational tale that weaves together real-life events with a touch of spiritual enchantment. Based on the life of the author’s mother, this immigrant’s story unfolds across decades and continents, capturing the soul of a woman… Continue Reading “Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)”
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)”
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