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Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins by Amy Shea (Book Review #2204)

Amy Shea’s Too Poor to Die is a courageous and deeply compassionate work of narrative nonfiction that exposes an often-ignored truth: not all deaths are created equal. With empathy and precision, Shea gives voice to those who die in poverty, homelessness, incarceration, and social… Continue Reading “Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins by Amy Shea (Book Review #2204)”

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)”

The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)

Tamás Szikszai’s The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool is a wildly inventive and razor-sharp satirical romp through a dystopian sci-fi future that feels eerily plausible, and all too human. With the madcap spirit of Douglas Adams and the dystopian edge of Black… Continue Reading “The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)”

Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2187)

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 #2187)”

Children Of The Fire Moon by Bigfoot (Book Review # 2181)

Bigfoot takes a bold leap into cosmic fantasy with Children Of The Fire Moon, a dark and whimsical space tale that blends childhood innocence with unsettling mystery. Set on a remote lunar world, this short, atmospheric adventure follows Robert, Margo, and Jimi — three… Continue Reading “Children Of The Fire Moon by Bigfoot (Book Review # 2181)”

The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)

The Washashore is an absorbing, atmospheric novel that pulls the reader into another time and place with astonishing ease. Its pages are soaked in sea air, shadowed by old-world expectations, and lit by the quiet courage of someone trying to find their footing in… Continue Reading “The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)”

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)”

“Waiting for White Jesus: Reclaiming Agency in a World That Tells You to Wait” by Cleveland G. Oakes Jr. (Book Review #2154)

“Waiting for White Jesus” is a piercing and unapologetic call to reclaim spiritual agency in a world where whitewashed theology has long dictated the terms of faith, morality, and identity — especially for Black and Brown communities. Cleveland G. Oakes Jr. delivers a timely… Continue Reading ““Waiting for White Jesus: Reclaiming Agency in a World That Tells You to Wait” by Cleveland G. Oakes Jr. (Book Review #2154)”