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Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta by Jennifer Wizbowski (Book Review #2313)
Poinsettia Girl by Jennifer Wizbowski is a beautifully immersive historical novel set in Venice, 1710, that explores music, identity, and the search for belonging. Based on the life of Agata de la Pieta, an orphan musician at the renowned Ospedale de la Pieta, the… Continue Reading “Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta by Jennifer Wizbowski (Book Review #2313)”
Jade’s Broken Bridge by Michele Lee Sefton (Book Review #2307)
Jade’s Broken Bridge by Michele Lee Sefton is an unflinching and deeply moving debut novel that explores the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience. Rooted in lived experience, this raw narrative traces the life of Jade, a young woman whose path is shaped by… Continue Reading “Jade’s Broken Bridge by Michele Lee Sefton (Book Review #2307)”
The Front Step by Roly Andrews (Book Review #2288)
Author Roly Andrews opens the door to the quirky universe contained within The Front Step. These thirty illustrated stories—twenty-one of which are immediately recognisable to international audiences—are filled with astonishing insights, humour and an emotional backbone that doesn’t disappear overnight. The readers will note… Continue Reading “The Front Step by Roly Andrews (Book Review #2288)”
Hypersound by Diavolo Ray (Book Review #2284)
Hypersound by Diavolo Ray is an epic, hybrid coming of age story steeped in nostalgia, music, and magic realism. It follows the tumultuous journey of Jet James, a boy who suffers under the weight of trauma, finds solace in sound, and ultimately uses art,… Continue Reading “Hypersound by Diavolo Ray (Book Review #2284)”
A Friend of Dorothy’s by Richard Willett (Book Review #2265)
A Friend of Dorothy’s is a compelling work of fiction by Richard Willett that captures both the heart-wrenching impact of AIDS during the 1980s and the more subtle, but just as damaging, psychological effects on individuals who lived their lives without the benefit of… Continue Reading “A Friend of Dorothy’s by Richard Willett (Book Review #2265)”
My Life as Akama by Oded (Book Review #2261)
Akama’s Life, as written by a lifelong writer, comes to life through the voice of Akama, a complex, enigmatic, and lyrical character. In his novel Akama’s Life, Oded blurs the lines between spiritual autobiography and philosophical journey by drawing on his extensive academic background… Continue Reading “My Life as Akama by Oded (Book Review #2261)”
Spider Lily: Six Toxic Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes (Book Review #2235)
Spider Lily: Six Toxic Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes is a masterful and haunting collection that immerses readers in a world where beauty conceals danger, and societal structures often hide cruelty beneath their surface. Across six distinct yet thematically intertwined stories, Innes combines… Continue Reading “Spider Lily: Six Toxic Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes (Book Review #2235)”
Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye (Book Review #2232)
Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye is a profoundly moving debut that explores the tangled web of family, identity, and the long, winding path toward self-forgiveness. From the first page, Kaye draws readers into Erin’s life—a woman who has spent… Continue Reading “Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye (Book Review #2232)”
Review of Requiem by KM Bailey (Book Review #2216)
Requiem by KM Bailey is a poignant and beautifully crafted historical drama set in rural Bedfordshire, capturing the complex lives of the working-class Baxter family in the aftermath of World War I. Told through the perspectives of the Baxter brothers, Tom and Billy, and… Continue Reading “Review of Requiem by KM Bailey (Book Review #2216)”
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