Category: Fiction

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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Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun

ARC Review: Forged By Blood by Ehigbor Okosun

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Today’s review is about FORGED BY BLOOD by Ehigbor Okosun, the first book in a duology inspired by Nigerian mythology. This debut incorporates quite a few themes, including colonialism and racism, balanced with magic and mythical elements.

Author: Ehigbor Okosun
Series: The Tainted Blood Duology, 1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: August 8, 2023
Print Length: 400

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Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

Book Review: Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

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Today’s review is about LOVELIGHT FARMS by B.K. Borison, a small town romance. It’s set at a Christmas tree farm around the holiday season, so this would be a great read for those who appreciate holiday romances.

Author: B.K. Borison
Series: Lovelight, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publish Date: June 6, 2023
Print Length: 336

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Orchid Child by Victoria Costello

ARC Review: Orchid Child by Victoria Costello

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Though a bit later than I usually post, today’s review is about ORCHID CHILD by Victoria Costello. Set mainly in Ireland, this story examines the effects of generational trauma and epigenetic expression. In a sense, confronting the truth and the past will set these characters free.

Author: Victoria Costello
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Liminal Books
Publish Date: June 13, 2023
Print Length: 312

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Summer of the Cicadas by Chlesea Catherine

Book Review: Summer of the Cicadas by Chelsea Catherine

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Today’s review is about SUMMER OF THE CICADAS by Chelsea Catherine. It’s a novella-length soft horror story about a cicada “invasion,” confronting loss, and becoming a leader.

Author: Chelsea Catherine
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Red Hen Press
Publish Date: August 18, 2020
Print Length: 160

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