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A Box Full of Darkness by Anushka Shiell (Book Review #1893)
‘In A Box Full of Darkness,’ Anushka Shiell masterfully weaves a compelling narrative that spans nearly two decades, following the life of Tessa Halifax from her teenage years to her role in the political arena. This contemporary fiction and political drama is a deeply… Continue Reading “A Box Full of Darkness by Anushka Shiell (Book Review #1893)”
Sun Tzu’s Café by Eric Bornstein (Book Review #1865)
“Sun Tzu’s Café” by Eric Bornstein is a thrilling contemporary novel that delves into a chilling plot involving the exploitation of America’s brightest minds under the guise of an upscale café chain. In a world where marijuana is legalized, the story ingeniously intertwines the… Continue Reading “Sun Tzu’s Café by Eric Bornstein (Book Review #1865)”
SEVEN TREASURES by Paul Harmon (Book review #1800)
“Seven Treasures” by Paul Harmon is a richly woven tapestry of love, war, art, and mystery set in the picturesque but hauntingly secretive village of Villemont in the South of France. Harmon masterfully intertwines the present-day art mystery with the harrowing experiences of World… Continue Reading “SEVEN TREASURES by Paul Harmon (Book review #1800)”
When We Lost Touch by Susan Kraus (Book Review #1430)
‘When We Lost Touch’ is a contemporary fiction focused on Grace and how her life changes when she comes back from a cruise ship to face COVID-19. Her 11-year-old grandson’s mental illness, her daughter’s graduate program, her best friend getting the virus, and the… Continue Reading “When We Lost Touch by Susan Kraus (Book Review #1430)”
The Trouble With Belonging by Magdalena Stanhoff (Book Review #1171)
The trouble with belonging is a coming of age romance fiction story about Chen Kehuan, a Taiwanese boy who has lost his mother to cancer and lives with his diplomat father, Chen Liang. He struggles to live in Berlin, and just when he tries… Continue Reading “The Trouble With Belonging by Magdalena Stanhoff (Book Review #1171)”
CHOOSING LIFE by JULIA TANNENBAUM (Book Review #1139)
Choosing life is the third book of ‘The changing ways series’ and is written about a young girl dealing with therapy, failed relationships, and the chance of falling into the same old bad habits.
Hausa Blue by Kate Abley (Book Review #1105)
Hausa blue is an alternative history book about a world where the monarchy is a fraud and the Queen is an imposter. A commoner has exposed their identity with a different skin tone. There are strong female characters, and the premise is filled with… Continue Reading “Hausa Blue by Kate Abley (Book Review #1105)”
Clementine Lane by Eoghan Brunkard (Book Review #1077)
Clementine lane is a humorous urban life story written in a contemporary style of fiction. The story is based on three interwoven narrative plotlines set in Clementine Lane, where everyone is in everyone’s business. Things change when a drug rehabilitation centre is open and… Continue Reading “Clementine Lane by Eoghan Brunkard (Book Review #1077)”
The dark child by Timothy Lawver (Book Review #679)
The dark child is a family-oriented story about Kezia. She struggles with her mother, sister, father and brother, as each to their own suffers from some form of mental, physical and relationship issues. Above all this, there is a big family secret that is… Continue Reading “The dark child by Timothy Lawver (Book Review #679)”
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