Category: Fiction

Book Review: How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior

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Good morning! Today’s review is about HOW THE PENGUINS SAVED VERONICA by Hazel Prior. I don’t typically read general fiction or women’s fiction, but I wanted to see what the hype about this book was. It’s a sweet tale about found family after personal hardship and learning to let others in.

Author: Hazel Prior
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publish Date: June 16, 2020
Print Length: 368

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Book Review: A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

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Today’s review is about A FORGERY OF ROSES by Jessica S. Olson. This Young Adult fantasy has gothic vibes and features a protagonist whose talent is painting portraits to alter bodies. But the governor’s wife discovers her secret and blackmails her into trying to resurrect her dead son.

Author: Jessica S. Olson
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Publish Date: March 24, 2022
Print Length: 384

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ARC Review: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

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Today’s review is about A DOWRY OF BLOOD by S.T. Gibson. It’s a retelling of Dracula through the point of view of one of his wives. It’s incredibly atmospheric and provides a poignant look at the line between love and obsession.

Author: S.T. Gibson
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 4, 2022
Print Length: 304

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Book Review: Tell Me An Ending by Jo Harkin

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Author: Jo Harkin
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publish Date: March 1, 2022
Print Length: 448

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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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