Category: Historical

Book Review: Portrait of A Scotsman by Evie Dunmore

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Today’s review is about PORTRAIT OF A SCOTSMAN by Evie Dunmore. It’s a historical romance set in 19th century England and Scotland. It was a time when women’s suffrage started taking the spotlight. Women had few rights and what rights they had essentially became null once married. This book explores autonomy, suffrage, and economic topics which remain relevant today.

Author: Evie Dunmore
Series: A League of Extraordinary Women Book 3
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Berkley
Publish Date: September 7, 2021
Print Length: 432

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The Dance Tree

ARC Review: The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

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Today’s review is about THE DANCE TREE by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Set in 1518 Strasbourg, this book explores female identity and sense of self amidst religious fervor and what it means to be free.

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harpervia
Publish Date: March 14, 2023
Print Length: 256

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ARC Review: The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless

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Today’s review is about THE CHILDREN OF GODS AND FIGHTING MEN by Shauna Lawless. This is the first book in a historical fantasy series. It’s immersive and mixes real-life history with Irish mythology as Celtic and Viking culture mesh together.

Author: Shauna Lawless
Series: Gael Song, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publish Date: September 1, 2022
Print Length: 416

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Book Review: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

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Today’s review is about FOUR TREASURES OF THE SKY by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. This is a beautifully written novel that occurs in the 1880s American West. Set amidst the Chinese Exclusion Act, Daiyu, a Chinese girl is kidnapped and smuggled to the U.S. To survive she reinvents herself, always trying to avoid the danger of racism.

Author: Jenny Tinghui Zhang
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publish Date: April 5, 2022
Print Length: 336

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ARC Review: Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott

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Today I’m sharing my ARC review for DARK EARTH by Rebecca Stott. This historical fiction with fantasy elements occurs during the Early Middle Ages after the fall of Rome. It’s perfect for those who enjoy character-driven stories with strong elements of sisterhood.

Author: Rebecca Stott
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Random House
Publish Date: July 19, 2022
Print Length: 336

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