Reviews

Isis of Egypt Review: The Highs Barely Outweigh the Lows

Amanda Larch Hinchman5 hours ago4 hours ago07 mins

While a captivating story, this book has a few key struggles. Read on for our review of this sophomore novel!

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Massif Review: Garth Nix’s Sentient Mountains Never Quite Reach Escape Velocity

Quinn Quē1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Sentient mountains go to war in Garth Nix’s latest book. Read our review of Massif to see if the novel finds its footing.

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Book cover for 'With All My Haunted Heart' by Isabel Sterling: two women kissing in front of a purple haunted mansion under a night sky, romance tone.

With All My Haunted Heart Review: Predictable and Underwhelming

Fairley Lloyd3 weeks ago04 mins

With All My Haunted Heart by Isabel Sterling struggles to fully deliver on its heartfelt themes. Read on for our review!

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Dearly Departed by Chip Pons cover over a zoomed in version of the cover set to 50% transparency.

Dearly Departed Review: Plants and Grief Come Together for Love

Mads Misasi3 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Chip Pons’ Dearly Departed reminds us that love can come to us in the most unexpected forms, but sometimes exactly when we need it most. Read on for our review!

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Book cover for 'This Immortal Heart' by Jennifer Saint, featuring a purple background with gold vines and roses, a knightly helmet motif, and the subtitle 'A Novel of Aphrodite'.

‘This Immortal Heart’ Review: A Romantasy-infused Retelling

Amanda Larch Hinchman1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint smartly blends elements of different genres, but how does it compare to her previous work? Read on for our review!

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Death Card by Jasmine Smith is a Disappointing Queer Fantasy

Fairley Lloyd2 months ago04 mins

Death Card by Jasmine Smith boasts a fascinating premise but fails to live up to the magical world it creates. Read on for our review!

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‘A Founding Mother’ Review: The Perfect Book for America’s 250th anniversary

Amanda Larch Hinchman2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

This novel offers a unique perspective of early American history and paints an intimate portrait of marriage, motherhood, family, and country. Read our review!

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Cover for 'Ship Happens' by Mason Deaver, featuring two people on a ship deck with a sunset ocean and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Ship Happens Review: A Second Chance Romance Sets Sail

Mads Misasi2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

In Ship Happens, Mason Deaver pairs strong character growth with a believable take on the second-chance romance trope. Check out our review for more!

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Book cover with bold black title 'WE WILL SEE YOU BLEED' on a red poster over a blue background; two black ravens hold burning matchsticks in their beaks; author Ron Currie listed at bottom.

We Will See You Bleed Review: Ron Currie Sends Babs Dionne Back Into the Fire

Quinn Quē3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

A locked-down Maine mill union town, violent locals, and a possible strike threatening to crack everything open. Read on to see whether Currie’s fury lands.

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