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Excavating Fate by Andrea Franco-Cook (Book Review #2294)
Excavating Fate by Andrea Franco-Cook is a thrilling and imaginative journey that seamlessly blends historical adventure, fantasy, and high-stakes time-bending drama. The story follows nineteen-year-old Amara, whose dreams of an archaeological internship in Tunisia quickly spiral into chaos when she is transported into an… Continue Reading “Excavating Fate by Andrea Franco-Cook (Book Review #2294)”
Four Cookies by Mona Khalaf (Book Review #2282)
“Mona Khalaf’s “Four Cookies” is a charming and inspiring 28-page short story that uniquely conveys a sense of whimsy while also providing meaningful and important life lessons. Intended for middle-grade and young adult readers, “Four Cookies” takes readers on an imaginative journey through the… Continue Reading “Four Cookies by Mona Khalaf (Book Review #2282)”
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)”
Fall of the Dark Magicians by Marlin Williams (Book Review #2283)
Marlin Williams’ Fall of the Dark Magicians will keep you captivated as it is a highly imaginative, metaphysical fantasy that offers thrilling adventure, compelling characters, and inspiring lessons on the human experience. This novel uniquely combines the epic elements of fantasy with a thought-provoking… Continue Reading “Fall of the Dark Magicians by Marlin Williams (Book Review #2283)”
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)”
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)”
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)”
The Qaraq, Book One of the Reincarnation Chronicles by Stephen Weinstock (Book Review #2058)
Stephen Weinstock’s 1001: The Qaraq is an imaginative and deeply layered debut in The Reincarnation Chronicles series. Blending elements of magical realism, psychological drama, and spiritual exploration, the novel centers on Sahara Fleming, a pregnant woman plagued by vivid visions of past lives—ranging from… Continue Reading “The Qaraq, Book One of the Reincarnation Chronicles by Stephen Weinstock (Book Review #2058)”
Exploring the Dark and Light in The Shattered Morningstar by Zwahk Muchoney (Book Review #2051)
In The Shattered Morningstar, Zwahk Muchoney offers a unique blend of darkness and humor, weaving together three interconnected stories that explore different facets of the supernatural world. The first story delves into Lucifer’s terrifying descent into madness. We see the Morningstar, once the most… Continue Reading “Exploring the Dark and Light in The Shattered Morningstar by Zwahk Muchoney (Book Review #2051)”
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