Tag: Harper Collins Publishers

Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer

Book Review: Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer

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Today’s review is about KISSING KOSHER by Jean Meltzer. It’s a rivals-to-lovers romance that pits the members of two rival Jewish baker families against each other. What starts as Avital seeking help at work amidst a flare up of her chronic illness could make or break her family’s business.

Author: Jean Meltzer
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Mira Books
Publish Date: August 29, 2023
Print Length: 432

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Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros

ARC Review: Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros

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Today’s review is about WRATH BECOMES HER by Aden Polydoros. It’s a Jewish historical horror novel set in 1943 Lithuania during Nazi occupation. The main character Vera is a golem, an artificial human made from clay and magic, created in the image of someone’s daughter. Her creator instilled in her a main purpose: kill his daughter’s murderers.

Author: Aden Polydoros
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Publish Date: October 10, 2023
Print Length: 336

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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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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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Heart of the Sun Warrior

ARC Review: Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

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Today’s review is about HEART OF THE SUN WARRIOR by Sue Lynn Tan. It’s the beautiful conclusion to the Celestial Kingdom duology.

Author: Sue Lynn Tan
Series: Celestial Kingdom Book 2
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: November 15, 2022
Print Length: 480

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