Category: Historical

The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood

The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood

Published on by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about THE THORNS REMAIN by JJA Harwood. It’s a historical fantasy set right after World War I. During a night of dancing around a fire, Moira Jean’s friends are spirited away by the fae. So she enters into bargains with The Dreamer to bring her friends back earthside.

Author: JJA Harwood
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Magpie
Publish Date: May 02, 2023
Print Length: 416

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The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell

The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell

Published on by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about THE WHITE OCTOPUS HOTEL by Alexandra Bell. This historical fiction begins in 2015, but spends most of its time in 1930s and WWI Europe. After receiving a mysterious gift, Eve Shaw visits the ruins of the White Octopus Hotel and travels to the past. This book is a story about grief and a love that transcends time.

Author: Alexandra Bell
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Del Rey
Publish Date: October 28, 2025
Print Length: 368

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The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller

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Today’s book review is about THE FAIRY BARGAINS OF PROSPECT HILL by Rowenna Miller. This historical fantasy set in the early 1900s tackles themes of family, self-discovery, and unhealthy domestic relationships.

Author: Rowenna Miller
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: March 28, 2023
Print Length: 416

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The Traitor of Sherwood Forest by Amy Kaufman

The Traitor of Sherwood Forest by Amy Kaufman

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Today’s review is about THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST by Amy Kaufman. It’s a dark reimagining of the ballads of Robin Hood with feminist overtones.

Author: Amy Kaufman
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publish Date: April 29, 2025
Print Length: 416

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Dreams of Sorrow by Shauna Lawless

Dreams of Sorrow by Shauna Lawless

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DREAMS OF SORROW is a novella set in Shauna Lawless’s Gael Song series. I definitely recommend reading the first two books prior to picking up this installment.

Author: Shauna Lawless
Series: Gael Song #2.5
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publish Date: July 4, 2024
Print Length: 101
Purchase: Amazon

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